Our vacation sighting magazine channel video of the week is via Leeann Reaney, Out There Global contributor, and the incredible South Pacific Ocean Island - Fitzroy Island!

Watch why this is indeed such a rare sighting of Green Turtles!

Video narration is by Shakira, [ Ссылка ]
Produced by Tracy

Fitzroy Island an eden where rainforest meets reef!

Fitzroy Island is a tropical paradise of rainforest and beaches within the calm sheltered waters of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This playground and beauty spot is also one of the world's natural wonders. The reef stretches for 2000 km (1240 miles) along the queensland coast. There is unique plant and animal life to be found with visibility often as deep as 60m.

Just 45 minutes on the Flyer from Cairns, Fitzroy Island Resort is an affordable modern resort that offers a range of accommodation including Suites, Studios, Beachside Cabins, Bungalows anda Penthouse.

Activities include snorkeling and paddle boarding with guided tours available, kayaking glass bottom boat tours, PADI certified scuba diving and daily talks at the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre

Join one of their Guides for bush walks, marine talks or daily kids’ activities.
Explore, the islands 5 National Park walking trails ranging from an easy walk through the rainforest to Nudey Beachor a challenging hike up to the Summit for a magnificent view!

The island is home to the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre and the Reef Restoration Foundation Coral Nursery Fitzroy Island offers guests the opportunity to intimately discover the magic of the Great Barrier Reef alive with vibrant corals and marine life.

According to WWF, this is why Green Turtles matter:

Green turtles graze on seagrasses and algae, which maintains the seagrass beds and makes them more productive (much like mowing the lawn to keep it healthy). Seagrass consumed by green turtles is quickly digested and becomes available as recycled nutrients to the many species of plants and animals that live in the sea grass ecosystem. Seagrass beds also function as nurseries for several species of invertebrates and fish, many of which are of considerable value to commercial fisheries and therefore important to human food security.

Why is a green turtle called green?

And just In case you are wondering why the turtle is not green? It’s because they are in fact named Green turtles for the greenish color of their cartilage and fat, not their shells. The smooth, heart-shaped shell can be a blend of different colors, including, brown, olive, gray, or black.

Interesting they are one of the largest sea turtles, and the only herbivore! They are found around the world in warm subtropical and tropical ocean waters, and nesting occurs in over 80 countries.

Sea turtles can sleep at the surface while in deep water or on the bottom wedged under rocks in nearshore waters. Many divers have seen green turtles sleeping under ledges in reefs and rocks.

They are an endangered species!

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

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