Can you swim with turtles in St. Maarten?

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Does St Maarten have good snorkeling?

The Dutch part of Saint-Martin, which comprises the south of the island, also has sites where you can enjoy the pleasures of snorkeling. The best beaches for snorkeling are located west of Simpson Bay: Mullet Bay, but also Cupecoy Beach, are prime sites for a beach + snorkeling day.

What to do if a sea turtle approaches you?

When you see a turtle coming up the beach, keep your distance, turn off any lights you are using and crouch down low. Do NOT walk closer! Always approach turtles from the side. This gives them a clear view of you and a clear path ahead of them if they want to swim away.

What beach has the most sea turtles?

The largest green turtle nesting population is found at Tortuguero, on the coast of Costa Rica where about 22,500 green turtle females nest annually. Raine Island, on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, has the second largest nesting population of about 18,000 females per season.

Can you swim with turtles in Turks and Caicos?

The Turks and Caicos is a fabulous spot to swim with sea turtles.

What Caribbean islands can you swim with turtles?

Barbados is a beautiful Caribbean island surrounded by miles of coral reefs that the sea turtles live in, making it an ideal destination to swim with turtles. It's incredible to watch the sea turtles glide through the turquoise water!

Which island has the most turtles?

The Galápagos Islands are a chain of volcanic islands off the coast of Ecuador, in South America, most famous for being the home to many giant tortoises and sea turtle populations. The giant tortoises of the Galápagos are among the most famous of the unique fauna of the islands.

Where is the best place to swim with turtles?

What Caribbean island is known for turtles?

Bequia, a charming island in the Grenadines, is home to a major sea-turtle rescue and breeding program, the Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary.

Which Caribbean island has the most turtles?

Green turtles nest at more than 700 sites in the WCR, with Tortuguero, in Costa Rica, hosting the largest aggregation in the region, with more than 100,000 nests per year.