Tag: Turtles
Courtenay Rooks on Trinidad’s eco adventures | Q&A
Discover T&T talked to Courtenay Rooks — a tour operator, naturalist, and conservationist with decades of experience — about what makes Trinidad such a compelling destination for eco lovers and those looking for unique, immersive vacations
Turtle-watching in Trinidad
During peak turtle nesting season (1 March—31 August), five of the seven sea turtle species found globally return to Trinidad’s beaches to lay their eggs. Trinidad is the second largest leatherback nesting site in the world. Two months later, turtle hatchlings emerge (especially from June to August). Going turtle-watching — both witnessing the nesting ritual, and seeing clutches emerging from the sand — is an unforgettable experience
Turtle-watching in Tobago: ancient mariners
Your guide to watching turtles in Tobago Tobago gets a lot fewer turtles than Trinidad, but you will still see enough to make turtle-watching in Tobago an awesome experience. The real advantage of Tobago is that the nesting beaches are much more accessible, often right near to popular resorts and accommodation. Giant leatherbacks and hawksbills …
Watching out for Trinidad & Tobago’s turtles
Your guide to turtle-watching and turtle conservation in both Trinidad and Tobago