Sea turtle sighting: August 20th

Last night we had the opportunity to go visit the beach where the NET program is currently active.  The NET program is working to protect sea turtles from poachers and the environment.  Turns out a turtle needs to lay nearly 1000 eggs for one turtle to survive! Simon, who currently heads the project as a volunteer, had hopes that a nest would be emerging last night.  However as he dug through the sand he realize that there would be no baby turtles that night.  We did get to see a mother emerge from the ocean and had a chance to pet her!!! Follow this link to read more on the project--http://www.avirtualdominica.com/seaturtles/.

                                                                            Enjoy! 
                                                                      Katie & Dani