Ultimate Turtle Release & Ocean Snorkel
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Port
Conflict Islands (Panawal Group), Papua New Guinea
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$129.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 2 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
During the turtle nesting season, rangers relocate hundreds of turtle nests from around the Conflict Islands to the safe shores of the main island, Panasesa. In the wild, many hatchlings don't reach the sea. To enhance conservation efforts, stragglers are sometimes gathered and raised in a turtle nursery. Later, they are released into the open ocean to give them a headstart on life.
Today, it's your turn to take care of these baby turtles by joining local turtle rangers for the offshore release. These hatchlings are absolutely ready for release into the wild, and you will enjoy the experience even more by hopping into the water to swim with the baby turtles. Releasing these healthy turtle babies into the sea is rewarding, purposeful, and utterly memorable.
Come back to the Conflict Islands in 30 years' time, and you'll potentially see these very same beautiful animals swimming in the sea you introduced them to.
Notes:
Tour is operated from a small boat. Participants choosing to snorkel must be confident and able snorkelers; and be able to climb into the small boat from a ladder. You will be swimming in the open ocean.