By Priyanka Roshan | Dec 5, 2024
Sea turtles are majestic, ancient creatures, and spotting them in their natural habitat is a unique experience. Here are 8 of the best places worldwide to witness these incredible animals.
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The Great Barrier Reef offers stunning snorkeling and diving experiences where you can encounter six species of sea turtles, including the green and loggerhead, amid vibrant coral ecosystems.
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The Galápagos Islands provide exceptional turtle-watching opportunities, especially around Devil’s Crown and Gardner Bay, where sea turtles frequent the waters, offering unforgettable encounters in crystal-clear surroundings.
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Turtle Bay on Oahu’s North Shore is renowned for its green sea turtles, often seen basking on the beach or swimming in the calm waters, making it a prime turtle-watching spot.
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Costa Rica’s Tortuguero National Park is a major nesting site for green sea turtles, offering guided night tours from July to October to witness turtles nesting along the beach in their natural habitat.
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The Gili Islands are known for clear waters, abundant coral reefs, and sea turtle sightings, particularly around Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno, where turtles can be seen while snorkeling or diving.
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Akumal Bay, meaning “Place of the Turtles” in Mayan, is a top destination for turtle watching, where visitors often spot green sea turtles grazing on seagrass in the warm, shallow waters.
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Barbados offers prime turtle-watching locations like Paynes Bay and Carlisle Bay, where hawksbill and green sea turtles thrive. The clear, warm waters make for an ideal setting for observing these majestic creatures.
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Palawan, particularly Turtle Bay in Coron, is a UNESCO World Heritage site with pristine waters, ideal for spotting sea turtles in their natural environment, surrounded by vibrant coral reefs and rich marine life.
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