Natural Targets

The turtles in this bay have distinct patterns on their backs, red and white concentric circles which when viewed from above look a lot like targets. Every day they rise from the coral cathedrals to steal a breath of air among the destroyers and cruisers that frequent these waters as attack-bombers roar down from the blue. In that moment they are vulnerable, yet as far as we on the shore know not once has one of these turtles been used for target practice which is either an oversight or an amazing act of restraint on the part of the powers. These turtles may live well over a century, with shells as wide as manta rays and hearts beating only three times per minute. They must be as tempting to the warcraft as these calm waters, as these islands.