Hawksbill turtle  (Eretmochelys imbricata)

Hawksbill turtles are found throughout the world in tropical waters and are known to nest on beaches in at least 60 countries (8). Recent evidence indicates that hawksbills take part in long distance migrations with breeding and feeding grounds in very different locations (5), although they tend to be more sedentary (move less) than other sea turtles species.

Adult hawksbill turtles are mainly associated with the clear, relatively shallow water of coastal reefs, bays, estuaries and lagoons, with nesting generally occurring on remote, isolated sandy beaches (6) (9).