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Sea turtles are critically endangered and protected Worldwide, their population numbers have declined by nearly 90 percent in recent decades.  At Turtle Beach Sanctuary we are determined to raise awareness and help in the fight to save this amazing sea turtle.  Our guests can volunteer to help local conservationists with marking new turtle nests on our beach and most exciting, help baby hatchlings make their way to the ocean.

Nesting begins around mid-June in our area and ends in December. Nests are located on a map and marked on site, so we can begin monitoring hatchlings approximately 50 days from the laying of eggs. Nesting continues through October and peak time for hatchlings is typically mid-August through September. This is monitored by the local conservationists and may change slightly each year.

On Utila, there are two non-profit organizations that help with turtle conservation.  The Bay Islands Conservation Association or BICA has been preserving marine life and turtles for over 27 years on the tiny island of Utila.  More recently Kanahau Utila Research and Conservation Facility opened its doors and amongst many jungle research projects on the island, they also help with turtle conservation.  Kanahau offers eco tours and educational courses as well.

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It was recently discovered that this is the first reptile known to have biofluorescent capabilities. This turtle is one of the coolest glow-in-the-dark animals and scientists don’t know for sure why the turtle glows both yellow and red. They think biofluorescence may be used for finding and attracting prey, defense, or even communication. They are researching to see if the Green Turtle has this capability as well.