Barbados is the home of Hawksbill and Leatherback turtles, which often lay their eggs right on our beach (the resort staff will show you if a female has laid her eggs the night before). Each nest is marked by biologists of the Bellaire Marine Biology Unit of McGill University, and 6 weeks later, the turtles will hatch, sometimes under your own beach umbrella!
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You can also swim with the turtles, either on organized tours, or often along the beach within a 5 minute walk. Bring your snorkel and under-water camera!
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