Two Hawksbill Turtles, “Calypso” and “Ginger” recently found on two isolated stretch of beaches off the coast of Nevis (Lovers Beach and Jones Bay) on the July 29, and July 28, 2007, respectively, were released Sunday and Monday with satellites transmitters fitted by scientists.
Both “Calypso” and “Ginger” are adult female Hawksbill sea turtles. However, Calypso proves to be much wider than Ginger measuring 90.2 cm in curved exterior length and 82.8 cm in curved exterior width, while Ginger is measured 91.4 cm in curved exterior (shell) length and 79.4 cm in curved exterior width.
The two turtles are part of the Hawksbill Tracking and Conservation Project, launched last year by the Caribbean Conservation Corporation and the Nevis Turtle Group, nonprofit organizations that partnered with the Four Seasons, Resort Nevis.
The Hawksbill Turtles are in imminent danger of extinction, therefore, by placing such satellite- which work for a duration of eighteen (18) months- on their shells, scientists hope to gain knowledge about their habitat and breeding practices so that they can protect and save their species. ~~Adz:Right~~
Although the Hawksbill population is so small, people continue to hound them for food or other recreational purposes. Owing to this, the population of Hawksbill Turtles has continued to decrease.
