Galápagos Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)
I photographed the Galápagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) during my visit to the Galápagos Islands. Since the salt concentration of seawater is higher than their body’s osmotic pressure, these iguanas expel highly concentrated saltwater from their noses while resting on land to regulate their salt levels. This saltwater, which lands on their heads, evaporates and leaves behind unique “hats” of salt. While they can be seen lounging everywhere in the Galápagos, they are found nowhere else in the world. One day, I hope to return to Ecuador to dive with these incredible marine iguanas!
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