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A sea turtle glides slowly above a vibrant colorful coral reef under clear blue ocean water.

About this photo

A hawksbill sea turtle swims through sun-dappled tropical water above a healthy, diverse coral reef. This serene underwater shot is ideal for marine conservation content, travel marketing and ocean-themed designs.

Prompt: “sea turtle gliding over a colorful coral reef, underwater” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Well-composed, naturally lit and anatomically consistent, with only very minor soft detail variation on distant corals that is not noticeable at standard viewing sizes.

Also searched as: sea turtle underwater · tropical ocean wildlife · marine conservation photo · underwater reef scene

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this sea turtle over coral reef 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: “Sea Turtle Over Coral Reef” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/sea-turtle-over-coral-reef-190c7d82) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1792×1008 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “sea turtle gliding over a colorful coral reef, underwater” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more animals images like this?
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