Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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We’re not the only ones flocking to the beach in the summer. As the weather warms the egg-laying turtles return to their natural nests remembering their brief childhood on the beach.
About two months later lucky onlookers were able to watch the newly hatched turtles hatch into sea safety on the beach before landing in the moonlight and sloping sand for a long life at sea. One day years later they may return to the same place to nest.
If you’re fascinated by turtles here are some great places to watch your little one begin their journey. Hatching season may vary by location. Sea Turtle Tracker Inc. According to the hatching season it lasts from April to October but it is best to contact the organizations below for site specific forecasts.
1. Fernandina Beach,
Florida
On the north coast of Florida you can find beautiful views of Amelia Island. With 13 miles of beach the island offers many options for sightseeing and recreation but the island’s only attraction is the turtle sanctuary at Fernandina Beach.
Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch (AISTW) is the conservation organization responsible for all nesting and evacuation trips on the island’s shores. AIST points out how difficult it is to catch hatchlings and bring them into the water but volunteers can be seen digging nests after they hatch. This list of shellless eggshells and maybe even a late-arriving baby turtle is something special.
2. Atlantis,
Paradise Island,
The Bahamas
Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island is paradise. Featuring the world’s largest outdoor marine habitat, this tropical resort is managed by more than 100 marine biologists and offers a variety of marine animal activities. Two of the most memorable experiences were swimming and hatching turtles.
The first option is to take a boat to the turtle hatchery to snorkel with the newly hatched turtles. You can name your turtle with an animal for an unforgettable photo and take home an official certificate at the end of the experience. Or you can choose to help release the turtles on the beach in the moonlight.
Proceeds from these two activities were donated to the conservation group Det Blå Projekt. While guests staying elsewhere can enjoy the resort’s water park and casino restaurant for guests checking in at Atlantis. Places are very limited so remember to contact the resort about your wish to participate as soon as possible.
3. Boca Raton,
Florida
The Gumbo Limbo Nature Center can be found on the southeast coast of Florida at Boca Raton. This nature center is dedicated to turtle conservation and rehabilitation research and offers a variety of turtle-focused activities.
Take a walk with the turtles for a better chance to see nesting turtles. Or sign up for incubation release. It may not take hundreds of turtles to hide from the seagulls but there is a chance to see at least one beautiful creature entering the sea.
4. Juno Beach,
Florida
Also on Florida’s southeast coast is the Loggerhead MarineLife Center dedicated to turtle research and conservation. Here you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn about the lives of these fascinating animals – and experience the egg-laying cycle of hatching and incubating them.
Ada jalan-jalan berpemandu untuk mempelajari (dan semoga menyaksikan) penyu betina saat mereka bersarang dan bertelur. Anda juga dapat memilih untuk membantu menggali sarang atau melihat pengalaman melepaskan anak ayam ke laut setelah bekerja.
5. Puerto Vallarta,
Mexico
Communities along Mexico’s Pacific coast play an important role in turtle conservation. Every year thousands of turtles nest and give birth to thousands of babies. Puerto Vallarta is one of the most popular tourist destinations for tourists but also has one of the most advanced turtle conservation programs in the world.
Places like Campamento Tortuguero Boca de Tomates allow visitors to see the larvae. You can also check with local hotels to see if they participate in turtle releases.
6. Padre Island National Seashore,
Texas
Padre Island National Beach is located on the Texas Gulf Coast not far from Corpus Christi and is home to a variety of sea turtles. The bay is home to five different turtle species all foraging and nesting on Padre Island and the surrounding waters.
The National Park Service has the only branch of turtle research in the US here and the team is focused on the restoration and conservation of these creatures. They also display eggs for public viewing.
7. Bald Head Island,
North Carolina
At the southern tip of North Carolina you’ll find Bald Head Island. Here Baldhead Island Conservation helps protect turtle habitat and survival in the area. A few days after hatching they offer a free hatchery trial where keepers can check how many turtles have hatched and assist the survivors on their journey. Additional educational programs are available including limited night patrol tours for two participants per night. The costs of these and other programs are available on their website.
8. Jekyll Island,
Georgia
The Georgia Turtle Center on Jekyll Island is the only turtle rehabilitation center in Georgia. In addition to providing in-depth community environmental education, visitors can take advantage of turtle hiking beaches and nesting sites.
Wherever you go to see turtles hatch there is always an opportunity. After all this is a natural process and turtles don’t check their own calendars… but just watch one or two of these cute, unsuspecting friends roll on the beach during a controlled release. enough to change the way we think about nature and our relationship with it. worth.
