Sentences with phrase «sea turtle nesting sites»

Here you may be able to observe sea turtle nesting sites.

Lankayan is also a sea turtle nesting site.

Las Baulas national park, that protect the leather back sea turtle nesting site (most important nesting site of the country), also include the Playa Grande.

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In 2007, 1.4 million nests were dug in this 15 - kilometre stretch of sand, making it a contender for the largest sea - turtle nesting site in the world.

«The beaches of Madagascar are important nesting sites for four species of marine turtle — Green sea turtles, Hawksbill sea turtles, Loggerhead sea turtles and Olive Ridley sea turtles, so the increase in poaching is of great concern,» said Alison Clausen, WCS's Regional Director for Madagascar and the Western Indian Ocean.

«Leatherback sea turtles choose nest sites carefully, study finds.»

The site includes information on the animal's nesting practices, special resources for younger students, a comprehensive list of threats to sea turtle health and safety, detailed accounts of the status of many types of sea turtles, and much more.

Turtle Trax may one day offer satellite tracking of Hawaiian green sea turtles from their nesting site to their home foraging grounds, but such tracking is only in the planning stage.

Akumal — which means «place of the turtles» in Mayan — is a nesting and feeding site for green and loggerhead turtles which graze on the sea grasses found off the Yucatan coast.

Part of the beach is a nesting site during the summer months for the endangered loggerhead sea turtle.

Its long sandy beach has plenty of facilities and offers a range of water sports, and its western tip is a nesting site for endangered sea turtles.

Kids may also enjoy visiting the nesting sites of the endangered loggerhead sea turtle, which are located at the western end of the beach.

Tortuguero Beach is also home to famed nesting site for the Atlantic green sea turtle.

The Bacalar Chico Project is geared toward sustainable use and development of this unique area of North Ambergris Caye due to a variety of exceptional factors: at Rocky Point the reef touches the shore; the green sea turtle and the loggerhead nesting site between Robles and Rocky Point; the offshore marine habitat once known as a breeding area for Queen conch; and the seasonal spawning bank for the nassau and yellowfin groupers; the high diversity of terrestrial and vegatation zones.

One of the oldest and biggest national parks in Costa Rica, Santa Rosa boasts the largest remaining stand of tropical dry forest in Central America along with vital nesting sites for several sea turtle species.

Located to the south of Marbella, Ostional is one of the world's most important nesting sites for Olive Ridley Sea Turtles.

A bit west of Black Turtle Cove is Las Bachas, a sandy white - coral beach that is a major nesting site for sea turtles.

Olive Ridley and Hawksbill Sea Turtles use the park as their nesting sites in the months between May and November.

The reserve is well known for its large population of Olive Ridley Sea Turtles and their nesting sites particularly during the months between July and December.

Possible sites include: Bandit Ledge: The gentle hills and ridges of this site support a surprising amount of beautiful cauliflower corals Garden Eel Cove: The slow drop - off ends in a sandy bottom covered with graceful garden eels Anglers: A beautiful archway housing a big family of lionfish High Rock: A massive ridge capped by a pinnacle rising to within 10 feet (approx. 3 meters) of the water's surface Anchor Drag: A maze of canyons, arches small caverns provide enjoyable exploration of the lobsters, crabs, shrimp and puffer fish who live here North Golden Arches: The main attraction is a rock arch with scattered coral heads throughout the area South Golden Arches: A large rock arch with a sandy area, housing numerous marine animals Harlequin: A great spot for a deep dive to see large schools of fish Kaloko Arches: The main attractions here are the unique rock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory dive.

The Tortuguero National Park is one of the most important nesting sites in the world for marine turtles such as the giant leatherback turtles, the green sea turtles and the hawksbill turtles.

Colony Club Beach (also known as Heron Beach) is another exclusive beach, which is also a nesting site for sea turtles.

The soft white sand derived from decomposed coral makes this spot a favorite nesting site for sea turtles.

Its waters are a nursery site for sea turtles, rays and sharks as well as a nesting site for sea birds.

Opportunity to walk on the white sand beach that is one of the main nesting sites of sea turtles.

This region is the most important nesting site for the green sea turtle in the entire Western half of the Caribbean and it is another attraction for the tourists.

Tortuguero is truly a magical destination being the most important turtle nesting site on the Caribbean for the Green Sea Turtle.

This region is the most important nesting site for the green sea turtle in the entire Western half of the Caribbean.

You can also enjoy a guided tour of the Ostional National Wildlife Refuge and go to the nesting sites for Olive Ridley sea turtles.

Over the course of today you'll go to three different snorkelling sites on the Great Barrier Reef, where you'll see sights such as clownfish, sea turtles, humphead Maori wrasse (an enormous, large - lipped fish that's very friendly), soft and hard corals in colours such as turquoise, neon pink, soft purple and bright orange, schools of parrot fish, reef crabs, barracudas, painted lobsters, Gorgonian fans, giant clams and maybe even a reef shark or two - don't worry, they're harmless.

Marino Las Baulas is one of the world's most significant nesting sites for the endangered leatherback sea turtle, which comes ashore between the months of October and March.

Situated in the counties of Santa Cruz and Nicoya in the province of Guanacaste, the Ostional National Wildlife Refuge was created in 1984 to protect one of the world's most important nesting sites of the olive ridley sea turtle.