The Exodus of Turtleton

The Exodus of Turtleton by Tim Doyle Limited Edition of 125 (signed & numbered)  6-color screen print on 130 lb cougar natural paper Oversized at 36" x 24" Printed by Nakatomi Inc. Species of the monthHawksbill Sea Turtles Photograph by Brian Skerry Photograph found via Wildlife Extra  Conservation StatusCritically Endangered (IUCN 3.1) Hawksbill turtles are found in warm tropical waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans and considered to be the most beautiful of the 7 species of sea turtles (all of which are endangered) due to their colorful shells.  They avoid deep waters and spend the majority of their time along shallow coastline in coral reefs, lagoons, rocky areas and oceanic islands where sandy nesting locations are within reach and sponges are in abundance.Named for its sharp, bird-like beak and narrow head, hawksbills can reach into cracks and crevices of the coral reef in search for food.  Their diet is very specialized, feeding almost exclusively on sponges