GETTING THE MEASURE OF TURTLES ON ABACO
A recent summer course on Abaco was held in partnership between Elizabeth Whitman (Florida International University) and Friends of the Environment/Frank Kenyon Centre. Participants learned about sea turtle biology and ecology, and discussed potential threats to the vulnerable population. After a classroom session, the team headed out to Snake Cay Creek to carry out a field survey. The turtles caught were measured, weighed, tagged (if not already), and given a general health assessment. Each turtle was then released.
The data captured by such courses is invaluable in the continuing assessment of the health of the local turtle population. In addition, such projects provide a valuable opportunity for people to become involved in a fascinating and rewarding local conservation project – with a literally hands-on experience.
Credits: Beth Whitman, Friends of the Environment, Jacque Cannon, Maureen Collins, Melinda Riger
ROLLING HARBOUR ABACO 
Ah, your tropical island environment is so lovely to look at, RH. And how completely invigorating and rewarding to have attention, science, and professionalism tending to the hawksbills.
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Sadly I’ve never been there at turtle tally time – it’s something I’d love to be involved with. But it’s one of the great pleasures of fishing from a skiff, that you pass silently and smoothly past the turtles without disturbing them. If they decide to head off, boy do they have a surprising turn of speed from zero!
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