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Found only on the Galapagos Islands, the marine iguana is the only lizard on earth that swims and feeds in the ocean. These incredible animals can dive up to 30 feet in order to feed on algae growing on rocks. They can hold their breath for up to 40 minutes underwater. However, they usually dive for around 5-10 minutes, unless they're extremely deep or are evading predators. While diving, they slow their heart rate to conserve oxygen and allow themselves to spend more time below the waters surfa

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