Kisite Marine Park Is One Of The Best Preserved Underwater Sanctuaries

Hawksbill turtle swimming past in Kisite Marine Park. Photo by Shazaad Kasmani

Kisite Marine Park is located in the south coast of Mombasa just off the fishing villages called Wasini Island & Shimoni. It is an estimated 28km2 in size and is one of the best preserved marine park sanctuaries on the Kenyan coastlines.This incredible ecosystem is home to a variety of marine life such as the resident bottle nose dolphins, rays, hundreds of species of reef fish, crustaceans and most importantly marine turtles.

Out of the different types of turtles found along the reef surrounding the island, the Hawksbill Turtle can usually be seen feeding or resting on the sea floor. Their name derives from the sharp beak like mouth which they use to feed on sea sponges, algae, sea anemones and even jellyfish.

These beautiful and graceful marine animals are a Critically Endangered species whose life, habitat and ecosystem are being threatened globally. As a critically endangered species, the Kenyan Government and CITES forbids the capture or killing of the Hawksbill and all other turtle species for that matter found in our waters.

If you ever get to visit the colorful coral gardens of Kisite Marine Park and have the chance to snorkel or dive with a turtle, you will feel a complete sense of fulfillment and appreciation of the underwater world.

Lions Mating Up Close In Kenya

This lion and lioness are mating really close to the road.

Wild Animals Pooping

When nature calls how do different animals handle their business, every animal poops differently. A couple of videos of some wildlife going to the bathroom when nature calls. Every species had different shapes and sizes of stools which can also be used to identify them like you do with tracks in the sand. #wildlife #animals #wildkenyasafaris Watch Wildlife Videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/shazaadkasmani I Edit Wildlife Photos On Luminar: https://macphun.evyy.net/KWVna Buy Wildlife Photography Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/shazaadkasmani Get your Wildlife Photography Shirt: https://teespring.com/stores/shazaadkasmani Signup for Photography Tips: https://www.patreon.com/shazaadkasmani Book a Wildlife Safari: https://www.wildkenyasafaris.com

The Unique Looking Guitar Fish

Guitar Fish resting on the sea bed One of the most interesting characteristics about the guitar fish is its unique body shape. It seemingly looks like a cross between a shark and a ray - with its flattened ray like head yet it has a long shark like body with dorsal fins - but this fish is actually a classification of its own and has about 50 subspecies. The guitar fish prefers to remain tranquil on the sea bed, partly covering itself with sand to camouflage itself for any unsuspecting prey such as crabs or small fish that may come past it. Reaching sizes of approximately two meters in length, they are quite docile so can easily be approached by underwater photographers.

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