The turtle’s slow steps

A turtle floats on the surface of a tank at a turtle sanctuary in Sanur, Bali. The photograph was taken on Aug. 27.

Local residents have established sanctuaries in several places to improve the animals’ survival rates and preserve the species. Turtles are more than an attraction, the photo essay says: they are valuable creatures that help sustain the island’s ecosystem.

The effort to protect a single life may move slowly, like a turtle’s steps, but it is gradually changing the world.