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Hatching Sea Turtles - The Galapagos
''A really lovely surprise when nature gives you this opportunity.'' Lucy Slater
Why do you love seeing hatching sea turtles?
There is something very magical in witnessing the precious moment of new life for a migratory species as delicate as the Black Sea Turtle.
What is it?
The Galapagos Green Turtle and the Black Sea Turtle both come to the Galapagos each year to nest.
Where is it?
Our guides know when and where to find various colonies and will build it into an itinerary especially for those travelling in the the peak months for hatching: January through March.
Who is it right for?
Any nature lover.
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