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Green Turtle Migration
Not yet published by Mona Rae, Writer
Country: Saint Helena 
The Experience
Saint Helena is home to one of the most embarking journey of an animal called the Green Turtle Migration. They really travel great distances and for such a slow migratory creature, the distance they travel is simply unbelievable. All the living organisms migrate but none like the Green Turtle. These turtles are originally found in Brazil in the shallow waters. These turtles are very unusual creatures to understand. A lot of them lay their eggs on the Ascension Island, which is a remote island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Ascension Island is a part of Saint Helena. The amazing thing about these turtles is that they live on Brazilian coast, but to lay eggs they start their Migration to Saint Helena which is 2000 miles away from Brazilian coasts. It is a very difficult task as equatorial currents run across in the Atlantic Ocean. It is still complicated to understand how these turtles manage it.
If you wonder why these turtles should lay their eggs on this island, the answer is pretty simple. Ascension Island is mostly sandy and the turtles can easily hide their eggs in the sand. Also there are no predators on this island and their hatchlings will be safe. For these simple reasons the turtles cross great distances. The green sea turtles are an endangered species because of the severe poaching that takes place. However such problems are not a part of Saint Helena. People here adore these animals and take efforts to conserve them. Thousands of turtles lay their eggs and sometimes conservators witness nearly 15000 hatchlings. It is interesting to watch the hatchlings also as they rush into the sea to find their way back home.
Saint Helena has a mild weather, sometimes tropical and marine. It is very pleasant pout here throughout the year,. You can visit the country at any time of the year. There are no extreme temperatures or cyclones. So one can safely visit the place. Ascension Island and Saint Helena are adjacent to each other. You will have to stay ion James Town to have easy access for transportation facilities to this island. Some of the other things that you can do while staying here is whale watching, dolphin watching and scuba diving. There are ,many sea animals here. Also the coral reeves are worth watching. This you can do by snorkeling also.
While travelling take any equipment that will help you get into the sea like scuba diving suits or snorkeling tubes. Take beach wear along and carry minimal luggage. Saint Helena is a wealth of culture. You can shop for artifacts and other local specialties. Saint Helena is the, most isolated place in the world and deep in the Atlantic Ocean so the country is self sustained in all its needs. Tourism is not too big here because it is hard to reach. However it is also one of the most beautiful countries of the world. James Town is the Capital and is quite advanced in terms of modern amenities.
If you wonder why these turtles should lay their eggs on this island, the answer is pretty simple. Ascension Island is mostly sandy and the turtles can easily hide their eggs in the sand. Also there are no predators on this island and their hatchlings will be safe. For these simple reasons the turtles cross great distances. The green sea turtles are an endangered species because of the severe poaching that takes place. However such problems are not a part of Saint Helena. People here adore these animals and take efforts to conserve them. Thousands of turtles lay their eggs and sometimes conservators witness nearly 15000 hatchlings. It is interesting to watch the hatchlings also as they rush into the sea to find their way back home.
Saint Helena has a mild weather, sometimes tropical and marine. It is very pleasant pout here throughout the year,. You can visit the country at any time of the year. There are no extreme temperatures or cyclones. So one can safely visit the place. Ascension Island and Saint Helena are adjacent to each other. You will have to stay ion James Town to have easy access for transportation facilities to this island. Some of the other things that you can do while staying here is whale watching, dolphin watching and scuba diving. There are ,many sea animals here. Also the coral reeves are worth watching. This you can do by snorkeling also.
While travelling take any equipment that will help you get into the sea like scuba diving suits or snorkeling tubes. Take beach wear along and carry minimal luggage. Saint Helena is a wealth of culture. You can shop for artifacts and other local specialties. Saint Helena is the, most isolated place in the world and deep in the Atlantic Ocean so the country is self sustained in all its needs. Tourism is not too big here because it is hard to reach. However it is also one of the most beautiful countries of the world. James Town is the Capital and is quite advanced in terms of modern amenities.
When to Go to Green Turtle Migration
Saint Helena has a mild weather, sometimes tropical and marine. It is very pleasant pout here throughout the year,. You can visit the country at any time of the year.
Odds n' Ends
While travelling take any equipment that will help you get into the sea like scuba diving suits or snorkeling tubes. Take beach wear along and carry minimal luggage.
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