
The islands in the parish include Turtle Island. However, it is not the crater of an extinct volcano as is sometimes assumed. Its geological formation is not yet fully explained. It is quite deep, about 23 meters (about 70 feet) at its deepest point (off Devil's Hole). Anne Meylan and Peter Meylan serve as project advisors, and Jennifer Gray is the Project Coordinator.ĭiscover the investigation into sea turtle life by learning more about the Bermuda Turtle Project. The Sound marks the lowest point on the Bermuda sea platform. Daniel Evans and Richard Herren serve as the project’s Scientific Directors, Drs. The Bermuda Turtle Project is a collaborative effort of the Sea Turtle Conservancy and the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo.

Use to rotate so you can see the back of the monument. Click on the red button then slide the red lever that appears. The research efforts of the Bermuda Turtle Project are focused on filling in the information gaps on green turtle biology so that successful protection may be given to these fascinating, vanishing animals. Pan over to it using left on your d-pad ( ). Whereas most studies of sea turtles take place on nesting beaches, Bermuda provides scientists and resource managers with a unique opportunity to study the little understood juvenile stage of the green turtle. Rotate around and click on the blue lock (Turtle Island Stat 3/4). It may be the best site in the world where green turtles of this age can be studied in their natural habitat. TURTLE ISLAND Zoom out and pan up until you see a small stone monument on the shore. The docks area contains the boat that heads to Turtle Island.

Bermuda is one of a number of locations worldwide where post-pelagic, immature green turtles occur in the complete absence of adults. Going down the left path will bring the player to the Trading Post, while taking the right.
