There are five main types of sea turtles which have been seen nesting along the northern and eastern coasts of Trinidad and Tobago. These are:
- Leatherbacks
- Hawksbills
- Green Turtles
- Olive Ridleys
- Loggerheads
Map Showing Some Turtle Village Community Groups/Sea Turtle Habitat
The main nesting season for local sea turtles runs from March to September of each year. Three of the main nesting beaches - Matura, Fishing Pond and Grande Rivière - are Prohibited Areas and permission is required for the purpose of turtle viewing. Only a limited number of permits are distributed daily, so you need to ensure that you apply early.
Applications for Turtle Watching Permits can be obtained at the following Forestry Division offices, between the hours of 9:00 am and 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday (except on public holidays).
Port-of-Spain
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Sangre Grande
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San Fernando
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Long Circular Road
St. James
Tel: 868-622-7476 |
400 Eastern Main Road
Damarie Hill, Guaico
Tel: 868-668-3825 |
Balisier Ave
Pleasantville
Tel: 868-657-8391/7257 |
The Forestry Division keeps a record of authorized tour guides and tour operators. It is recommended that you employ the services of one of the following organisations, especially when visiting the unrestricted beaches in Tobago. This list will be expanded in the future.
Nature Seekers
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Grande Rivière Nature Tour Guide Association
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Fishing Pond Turtle Conservation Group
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Toco Main Road
Matura
Tel/Fax: 868-668-7337
Mbl: 868-223-5713
Email: natureseekers@gmail.com
Website: natureseekers.org
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Paria Main Road ,
Grande Rivière
Tel: 868-670-4257/469-1288
Fax: 868-670-2524
Mbl: 868-322-0283
Email: grntga@gmail.com
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2km Fishing Pond,
Fishing Pond Road (via Sangre Grande)
Mbl: 868-361-4712
290-6795
Email: fpondtcg@gmail.com
cyod2766@gmail.com
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M2M Network
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Save Our Sea Turtles (SOS) Tobago
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c/o SAD For Toco
Paria Main, Toco
Tel: 868-670-3283/321
Fax: 868-670-2524
Mbl: 868-372-1423
Email: tocobitts@tstt.net.tt
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c/o P.O. Box 27 Black Rock,
Black Rock Post Office,
Tobago W.I.
Mbl: 868-357-2862
Email: info@sos-tobago.org
website: www.sos-tobago.org
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