We were posing for a group photo at Apo Island when this sea turtle surfaced to breathe and photo-bombed! This shallow area in Apo Island, Negros Oriental, Philippines is a feeding ground for sea turtles. Just like what my friend Genesis said, this is a reminder that humans and creatures like this gentle pawikan can co-exist.
Did you know that?
Green sea turtles are “endangered” and it is illegal to collect, harm, or kill them.
Apo Island in the Philippines is one of the world’s best known community-managed Marine Protected Area.
Happy Earth Day 2015!
adventures ni kulot 
You are the lucky one your turtle photo bomb pic is featured on ellen website
http://ellennation.com/16098/mr-turtle-photobomb-in-apo-island
Hi Diuvs,
My name is Brittany Auger and I am a producer with NBC News in New York. We are interested in showing this photo tomorrow on our TODAY Show broadcast – it’s amazing! Can you confirm this is a 100% authentic photo?
Thanks so much!
Best,
Brittany Auger
hi! Yes the photo is authentic, just like the turtle
Amazing! Can we air the photo on NBC?
Sure!may i request a link to the video clip? Thanks
of course. if airs will provide to you.
Hi Diovani, I am a fellow traveler from the Philippines 🙂 Can we run your photo on our website, http://morningnewsusa.com/? I’d love to cover Apo Island and your friendly turtle sana 🙂
Sure! Please send me link when you do. Thanks!
Thanks Diovani! 🙂
This picture is fantastic. Do you mind if I use it for a post I’d like to write for Bustle.com? I would be happy to link back to your blog.
sure! thanks! please send me a link when you do!
Will do! Thanks!
This should go beyond just being a funny pic! Hope we can use this to promote sustainable tourism and environmental protection!
Thank your for featuring our photo with the sea turtle on your websites.
Though we appreciate the publicity, we would like to ask for help to promote marine wildlife conservation, environmental protection and sustainable ecotourism not just in the Philippines but everywhere. Also we hope that you can visit the Philippines so you can experience awesome nature, culture and adventure.
We hope you can help us with this goal.
Happy Earth Day!
Best regards,
Diuvs
Hi Diuvs,
Yeah, we were just talking about you and the your advocacies. Can we hold an interview with you?
Here is the link
http://www.morningnewsusa.com/look-at-this-turtle-photobomber-2317626.html
Sure!
Hi Diuvs,
I work for an international news agency based in the UK and would love to discuss syndicating this amazing turtle photo with us.
I’d love to help you get your image published in UK national newspapers and possibly in a selection of international publication.
Please email me harry@catersnews.com
Many thanks,
Harry
Good morning, like all other media outlets, I would like to feature the sea turtle photobomb on a story I’m writing for Cox Media Group’s websites. I will post a link as soon as it is published if granted permission. Thank you.
Sure! Thanks!
great photo! can we air on KABC TV in Los Angeles?
sure! It’s our pleasure to share the photo. Also, through it, we would like to promote marine wildlife conservation, environmental protection and sustainable eco-tourism. Thanks!
This is Stephanie from KABC TV in Los Angeles.
can you please email me at Stephanie.e.endo-chan@abc.com.
thanks
Hi dude, im from dumaguete can i make a blog about your photo and ask permission to us it in my own website? http://www.worldfactsnews.com thank you..
sure! thanks!
Reblogged this on Denal's Mind and commented:
A very interesting blog entry. This is just amazing!!!!
Hi i would like to request permission to use your turtle photo for my blog article for Blogph.net about your picture.
hi! sure. please credit and send me link. thanks!
here is the link of the article I wrote, thank you very much. http://www.blogph.net/2015/04/the-barkada-and-photobomber-turtle.html
That turtle’s name is PLDT… LOL!
Hi Diuvs! 🙂 This is Tricia from InterAksyon.com.
How can I get in touch with you for a longer feature on you, your travels, and the now-famous turtle photobomb? My e-mail is tricia@interaksyon.com.
Thank you!
Tricia
Hi Tricia! You can email me at diovaniedejesus@gmail.com. Thanks!
I paired a close up of this god-like animal’s face with a poem I wrote about it. Can I email it to you, for permission to publish the poem with the detail of the image?
poetrymyeye@gmail.com
sure!
(Close up detail of turtle’s face)
His giant eye doesn’t blink
It glances and descends
It sees the sun’s path from below
Mouth’s a maw
Taking in everything, all
Overseen by that eye,
God’s toy.