"This extraordinary reptile has adapted to search for food in the sea because it is very rare on their island. Not only do these iguanas swim well, but they can dive up to 30 feet on a single breath! Let's take a closer look at this animal!"

"Actually, this marine iguana is the only sea lizard on the planet. Iguanas must eat quickly because they run out of breath and the cold sea water quickly cools their bodies. If they stay underwater for more than 10 minutes, their muscles will become stiff."

"Unfortunately, this occurred between November 1982 and July 1983. During this time, extremely high rainfall and sea levels, along with several other meteorological conditions, resulted in a high mortality rate among marine iguanas. They are currently listed as a vulnerable species by the IUCN and their numbers are continuing to decline."