Sentences with phrase «turtle farm»
A turtle farm is a place where turtles are bred and raised for various purposes, such as conservation, research, or for their meat and shells. Full definition
It includes an opportunity to snorkel the amazing reef near the sand bar and a visit to a local turtle farm.
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Mexico government agencies and marine biologists have created a number of turtle protection programs with turtle farms dedicated to the harvesting, hatching and releasing of baby sea turtles.
In Illinois, a measure to ban turtle farming and increase permitting on herptile ownership died in committee after the third reading.
If you're not into swimming and snorkeling or just relaxing in a hammock, the island also has an interesting turtle farm and eco-attraction, the Garrafon Natural Reef Park, where you can do zip - line tours, go sea kayaking and swim with playful dolphins.
Beyond the ferry dock there is a military base, dolphin discovery marina, turtle farm area and aqua park called Garrafón.
The region also has an abundance of themed attractions, such as Boatswain Beach and the fascinating Cayman Turtle Farm — the only green sea turtle farm of its kind in the world.
My husband and son did some diving at Macabuca (near turtle farm) and I snorkelled there too, again, we saw some amazing colourful fish.
Ask them to share their opinions of the turtle farm.
You can rent a bike, moped or golf cart to explore the island, visit the turtle farm and stroll through Garrafon National Park where the Mayan Moon Goddess had her sacred temple.
The turtle farm on Isla Mujeres has many breeds, and it is the only place I have ever seen the White Green Turtle.
My summer trip was highlighted by a wedding on my lawn, whale sharks, Isla Mujeres and its turtle farm, and my cousins coming to visit.
They're always a hit with our family and the turtle farm on Isla Mujeres gets you pretty close to them as well.
Visit the turtle farm «Tortugranja,» located on Calle Zac Bajo near Playa Paraiso, where you can see various turtle species from the area and learn about sea turtle conservation efforts.
The efforts of a local fisherman during the 1980s led up to the founding of the turtle farm, or tortungranja, where breeding grounds and eggs are protected.
Rescued from around the island, the nests are brought to the turtle farm where they mature and hatch in safety.
Shore walk village walking tours with free coconut drink and watch cock fighting, weaving, seaweed farming, and turtle farming
There's a turtle farm, a botanic garden, a forested trail, underground caves, even an ocean «blow hole.»
In addition, the island of Grand Cayman plays host to a turtle farm, so it is rare to dive without seeing at least one of the resident species.
There's just enough here to keep you entertained: snorkel or scuba dive, visit a turtle farm or put on your sunglasses and settle in with that book you've been dying to finish.
There are plenty of other activities nearby as well inlcuding shopping, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, sailing, and visiting attractions like the turtle farm, Mayan ruins, Hacienda Mundaca, the lighthouse, and Cancun.
The turtles actually make their home in a turtle farm, where they are protected since they are endangered.
Featured Creatures - With a turtle farm on Grand Cayman, you can expect to see turtles on just about every dive.