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#TOBAGO #Experience #TURTLEwatching

Its Turtle watching time again and 
the best place to be is "Turtle Beach" Tobago!!!


 Trinidad and Tobago has the third largest nesting population in the world with Leatherback Turtles coming from as far as Africa, Canada and the UK to nest on our beaches. The most important nesting site in Tobago is Great Courland Bay aka Turtle Beach during the months March 1st - August 31st.

The largest of all living turtles are the Leatherbacks. Leatherbacks do not have a bony shell, they get their name from the dark rubbery flexible shell which allows them to withstand the pressure of diving up to 4,000 feet. Leatherbacks can weigh up to 2000lbs and can be as long as 10 feet in length. They are more commonly average 5-7 feet and 1000 lbs. 

The waters of Tobago host five of the seven marine turtles found globally! These include the Leatherback, Olive Ridley, Loggerhead , Green Turtle and Hawksbill.


Save our Sea Turtles (SOS) is CBO that works to research, monitor and protect the turtles during the nesting season. They patrol the beaches to map nesting spots, to prevent poaching and to monitor hatching 2 months later as the baby turtles face numerous challenges making it to the sea. If you would like to join people from all over the world and locals who volunteer with the organisation CLICK HERE for more information. If you will like to experience Turtle watching CLICK HERE for SOS's contact information. 





ITS TRULY A SIGHT TO BEHOLD. HAPPY TURTLE WATCHING!!

 A Turtle watching experience: 
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Please note:

Turtle watching essentials
  • Do not touch or disturb nesting turtles or hatchlings in any way. Give them ample space
  • Lights (including flash photography), noise and activity tend to disorient both turtles and hatchlings
  • Try to be quiet and unobtrusive, and do not use flashlights or flash photography
  • Do not try to pick up hatchlings or impede their progress to the sea
  • Do not drive on nesting beaches; the weight of the vehicle can crush eggs buried in the sand.
Turtle watching essentials courtesy:  Watching Out For Trinidad & Tobago's Turtles | Discover Trinidad & Tobago Travel Guide | Discover Trinidad & Tobago Travel Guide 
http://www.discovertnt.com/articles/Trinidad-Tobago-Leatherback-Turtle-Watching#ixzz4apoZyNOg 


Comments

  1. Unknown11 March 2017 at 15:29

    I was always wondering about turtle watching in Tobago, thanks for the info.

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  2. Unknown13 March 2017 at 00:35

    You're welcome :)

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