USVI: Hawksbill Sea Turtles

The Caneel Bay Resort in St. John offers access to exquisite reef ecosystems that have been largely protected over time.  Off Caneel Bay’s Turtle Point you may expect to encounter hawksbill sea turtles. 

Hawksbill Sea Turtle among USVI Reefs

Sea turtles are internationally and federally protected species; give them a wide berth and take no action that might disturb their natural behavior.  But pause to enjoy their majestic presence as they swim by and hunt for sponges among the reefs.

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