Bonaire is home to several species of sea turtles, and these turtles attract thousands of tourists each year. Sea turtles dig their nests on the beaches of the island.
Sea turtles hatchling on Bonaire’s beaches.
Bonaire is home to several species of sea turtles, and these turtles attract thousands of tourists each year. Sea turtles dig their nests on the beaches of the island. In these nests the turtles bury their eggs. Between April and September is hatchling season. During these months, the female sea turtles come ashore to bury their eggs in the nests. Incubation time varies by species, but typically it takes 45 to 60 days for the hatchling to begin. The nests are very vulnerable during this period and are often marked and protected. On Bonaire, many actions are taken to protect the hatchling and to preserve the sea turtle population. Accompanied by a guide, tourists can enjoy this beautiful process.
Casper Douma Photography
“Bon dia tur hende i bon bini na dushi Boneiru!”
My name is Casper Douma and I am a photographer. Since 2014 I’ve been living on this beautiful island, surrounded by a fringing reef. At first glance, you may see mostly cacti and drought, but Bonaire is a little gem if you get to know it better. I would like to take you on one of my photography tours to show you all the special places of Bonaire. In small groups of maximum 4 people I give you a unique look at the beauty of Bonaire. Became curious? Take a look at my website! I wish you a lot of fun on beautiful Bonaire.”