Green turtles are often seen at the Bight Reef on Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Here’s one of Mike’s great turtle photos taken while snorkeling at the Bight Reef. There are probably three species of marine turtles in the waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands……green turtles, hawksbill and the loggerhead. Divers and snorkelers alike can be assured to see a few turtles during their stay in the islands.
A close up view of a Green Turtle
Unfortunately, these beautiful creatures are often caught for eating and are now on the endangered list.
A local fisherman comes in with his catch of lobster and this turtle
Turtles are thought to mature between 30 and 50 years of age and apparently only one in a thousand turtle eggs survives to become a mature and reproductively active adult. We are hopeful that protective measures are being implemented to save our local Turks and Caicos turtles.
Marta