A male sea turtle faces intense competition as he attempts to mate with a female. | National Geographic Animals

Turtle mating season is here 💟 🐢 〰️ Every Summer, sea #turtles mate along the Great Barrier Reef. Males compete for a chance to mate with a female, as captured in this video by Master Reef Guides Jacinta Shackleton. The successful male uses special hooks on his front flippers to grip tightly onto the female. 〰️ When you are around sea turtles, either above or below the ocean's surface, never touch, grab or lean on turtles, hatchlings or eggs and do not try to feed these amazing animals. Find e