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Close-up of a hawksbill sea turtle biting a purple marine sponge on rocky ground

About this photo

A sharp close-up captures a hawksbill sea turtle using its narrow beak to feed on a bright purple sponge atop a textured rocky shoreline. This natural wildlife shot works well for marine biology content, conservation materials and nature editorial use.

Prompt: “hawksbill sea turtle biting a purple sponge on a rocky ledge, close view of its narrow beak” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed shot that closely matches the brief, with only minor imperceptible surface details that do not impact usability.

Also searched as: turtle eating sponge · marine wildlife close up · sea turtle feeding

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this hawksbill turtle eating purple sponge photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Hawksbill Turtle Eating Purple Sponge” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/hawksbill-turtle-eating-purple-sponge-f7cc768f) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “hawksbill sea turtle biting a purple sponge on a rocky ledge, close view of its narrow beak” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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