Biofluorescent Sea Turtles – Sea Turtle Preservation Society
May 23, 2025 · Unexpectedly, a hawksbill sea turtle was attracted to the light and swam in front of their camera. To their surprise, it glowed green and red under the blue light. By accident, they …
How the Hawksbill Sea Turtle Has Developed a Glow-In-the-Dark ...
Apr 19, 2025 · The hawksbill sea turtle has astonished scientists with its unique ability to exhibit biofluorescence. This trait enables the turtles to absorb light and re-emit it in different colors, …
Behold, The First Glowing Sea Turtle Ever Discovered
Sep 29, 2015 · A glowing hawksbill sea turtle has been spotted near the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean, and it's believed to the be the first reptile ever known to exhibit biofluorescence …
A Glowing Hawksbill Sea Turtle Shows Signs of Biofluorescence
Scientists diving recently near the Solomon Islands made an illuminating discovery: The first biofluorescent reptile ever recorded. Yes, this sea turtle is glowing neon green and red. No, it's...
The Glowing Hawksbill Sea Turtle - AMNH
Jan 9, 2019 · Learn about the incredible biofluorescence of the endangered Hawksbill sea turtle, which glows in vibrant colors under certain light conditions.
Scientists Just Found a Sea Turtle That Glows
Oct 1, 2015 · To Gruber’s amazement, the turtle was glowing green and red – the first biofluorescent reptile ever encountered in the wild.
EXCLUSIVE: "Glowing" Sea Turtle Discovered | National ...
This underwater UFO turned out to be a hawksbill sea turtle, which is significant because it's the first time that biofluorescence has ever been seen in reptiles, according to Gruber.