Cyprus is split in half, with a Turkish sector in the north and a Greek sector in the south. The unofficial division makes scientific collaboration in this Mediterranean island nation all but impossible; it also complicates management of the island's endangered sea turtles. read moreDuration: 6:01Published: Wed, 30 May 2012 14:14:16 +0000
The main figure is the Hawksbill Sea Turtle, but also visible in this image are two Scissortail Sargeants (Abudefduf sexfasciatus) to the left and several Blue Tangs or Palette Surgeonfish (Paracanthurus hepatus). Stamp provided by Rich Pyle.