Tag Archives: turtles

Dec
02
2011

Long awaited update!

The change over of staff on remote islands can take a little while, but we have settled into our new home as the new Conservation Managers (Iain & Julie) and have 2 months of news to share with you! Firstly Sassie, Cousine’s beloved female fruit bat, has recovered from surgery and is spritely and happy to [...]

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Oct
07
2011

A lull between seasons

The winds are slowing down and sea calming to an idyllic swimming and snorkeling paradise. The beautiful contrasts of aquamarine and turquoise against the rich black depths further out to sea are magnificent. Even from our hilltop view site, fish can be seen swimming amongst the rocks and corals. Our second Hawksbill turtle emerged at [...]

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Sep
23
2011

A sad goodbye

It is with great sadness that we have to say goodbye to this beautiful island. Our four and a half years on Cousine Island have been spectacular and it had really become home. Cousine Island is one of those special places that will crawl into your heart and never leave it, whether you visit it [...]

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Mar
12
2011

And the hatchlings keep coming…

After 6 months of turtle season and 4 months of releasing them it is still a privilege and a sight to see all the little turtle hatchlings going down to sea. No matter how rough the waves are, how strong the wind is, whether it is raining or baking hot, these little turtles know exactly [...]

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Jan
31
2011

200 Nest mark reached!

We’ve recorded our 200th Hawksbill Turtle nest! We were very excited last season when we broke all records and had 113 nests for the whole breeding season. This year it wasn’t only broken, it was thrashed. Yesterday 3 females came up to nest, bringing our total number of nests up to date to the magic [...]

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