Earlier this year, I highlighted a post from the amazing dive blog The Right Blue. Their story about the "cave where turtles die" was one of their most popular. Now they bring us video from dutch diver Paul Vermuelen! Be sure to read the original, well-written and photo-laden turtle graveyard post.
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Hello Kevin - Thank you for linking to The Right Blue again. We really appreciate the support.
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