The marine iguana is a species of iguana found only on the Galápagos Islands. This very unique lizard can dive as deep as 98 ft and spend up to one hour underwater. When diving to 23 ft or deeper, they regularly remain submerged for approximately 30 minutes. #DiscoverGlobe 🌎 | Science Channel

Watch Marine Iguanas Battle Freezing Waves for Food On the Galapagos Islands, marine iguanas are unique wildlife, perfectly adapted to their harsh volcanic islands. These fascinating sea lizards exhibit remarkable reptile behavior, warming themselves on black lava before diving into the cold surf to graze. Discover more marine iguana facts and witness their incredible adaptations for survival. #ocean #survival #iguana #marineiguana #marineiguanas #galapagos | Wild Wonders

A moment of pure Galapagos magic. Snorkeling alongside a marine iguana is the kind of wildlife encounter that defines the Galapagos Islands- wild, rare, and unforgettable. Beneath the waves, this UNESCO World Heritage Site comes alive in ways that few places on Earth can match. Have you joined us in the Galapagos yet? nathab.com/galapagos Video by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Jimmy Patino Solis | Natural Habitat Adventures

The marine iguana, a.k.a Galápagos marine iguana, is a species of iguana found only on the Galápagos Islands. This unique lizard has the ability to forage in the sea for algae, which makes up almost all of its diet. Large males are able to dive as deep as 30 meters to find this food source and can spend up to one hour underwater! Females and smaller males feed during low tide in the intertidal zone. The marine iguanas mainly live in colonies on rocky shores where they bask in the sun after divin