Nevis Turtles serve as ambassadors of the seat in worldwide convservation

2011-08-30 13:46:58 by

Three new sea turtles from the Caribbean island of Nevis, are being tracked using state-of-the-art satellite telemetry, as part of an inspirational public-private partnership between Four Seasons Resort Nevis, the nonprofit Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) and the Nevis Turtle Group (NTG). Two of the turtles are participating in STC?s annual Tour de Turtles?a free, online education program that allows users to follow the oceanic migrations of sea turtles while learning about threats to their survival.
?Nevis?s pristine shores, and unspoiled environment has attracted residents and travelers to the island for centuries,? said Mr. Andrew Humphries, Regional Vice President and General Manager, Four Seasons Resort Nevis. ?By collaborating with the Sea Turtle Conservancy and Nevis Turtle Group, Four Seasons is joining the ongoing campaign to preserve the natural resources and fragile ecosystems of this beautiful destination, and beyond.?
Hawksbills are considered ?critically endangered? around the world, yet they continue to nest in significant numbers in Nevis. To date, the Resort has contributed more than $125,000 to Sea Turtle Conservancy to protect and preserve Caribbean sea turtle populations. Through these efforts, it is hoped that hawksbill sea turtles will remain a treasured part of the island?s culture and return to Nevis beaches for years to come for the enjoyment of our future generations.

Source:www.sknvibes.