In 2021, we decided it was time for us to dedicate ourselves to a cause that is closely connected with our sustainability mission. At Olivia & Pearl we believe in saying thank you to mother nature. The Barbados Sea Turtle project mobilises an army of volunteers to help track and protect sea turtle nesting sites across the idyllic beaches of Barbados. Working with the project, you will be responding to SOS hatchlings and turtles in need. You will also enjoy an educational boat trip around the island to see turtles and reefs, and gain valuable learnings from environmental trust.
TENS OF THOUSANDS
of sea turtles are lost each year to over-harvesting and illegal trade
The Hawksbill turtle (the most common turtle in Barbados) has the status of
CRITICALLY ENDANGERED
Coastal development can
DESTROY IMPORTANT NESTING SITES
, impact coral reefs, and artificial light from houses and other buildings attracts hatchlings away from the ocean. The Barbados Sea Turtle Project team help with nesting and return turtles to the ocean
It’s estimated that only around
1 IN 1,000
marine turtle hatchlings make it to adulthood.