Top 10 Turtle Watching Tips

1. Visit a SEE Turtles partner destination.

2. Clear beaches and water of plastic and other litter, even if it’s not yours; sea turtles often confuse plastic for food.

3. Females like their nesting beaches dark and quiet; avoid flash pictures, strong flashlights, fires, loud noises, vehicles and even light-colored clothing.

4. Hire local guides; they will best know where and how to spot them and prevent stress to them once found.

5. Do not feed wildlife. It can make them sick and more vulnerable to harm from people.

6. When boating in the ocean, slow down when wildlife is present and avoid anchoring in sensitive coral reefs and seagrass beds.

7. Choose to eat local seafood caught with environmentally-friendly fishing gear – preferably troll or hook and line.

8. Maintain a respectful distance in the water and on land.

9. Reduce your carbon footprint while on vacation. Climate change affects ocean wildlife by altering their habitat and affecting their food sources.

10. Donate to or volunteer with local conservation organizations.