Can you touch a sea turtle in the Bahamas?

Marine Mammals & Endangered Species are Protected by Law Attempting to closely approach or touch wildlife doesn't just potentially disrupt the animals' normal feeding, breeding, and sheltering behaviors, it could be illegal and punishable by law if the animals are harassed or harmed.



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These tiny lands are protected by the vast and beautiful horseshoe reef teeming with tropical sea life, including green and leatherback turtles. In the Tobago Cays, you are in for the most beautiful experience, swimming with the turtles in the sea which is ranked among the best in the world, if not the best.

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Is it ethical to swim with Hawaii's sea turtles? It's perfectly ethical to watch turtles, on land and in the sea, if you're respectful. If you're lucky enough to come across a turtle on the beach or in the sea, there are a few rules to bear in mind: Always stay at least 3 metres (10 feet) away.

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When you see a turtle coming up the beach, keep your distance, turn off any lights you are using and crouch down low. Do NOT walk closer! Always approach turtles from the side. This gives them a clear view of you and a clear path ahead of them if they want to swim away.

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“Don't kiss or snuggle your turtle, and don't eat or drink around it,” officials warn. “This can spread Salmonella germs to your mouth and make you sick. Keep your turtle out of your kitchen and other areas where you eat, store, or prepare food.”

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All sea turtles in Hawaii are protected by law, and should not be touched unless you have a permit and are conducting official research on the species. Since few visitors meet these criteria, keep your distance.

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A sea turtle is not an aggressive animal at all. Normally, they are docile creatures that only bite when threatened. A sea turtle bite is extremely rare and generally not dangerous.

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Day passes are mandatory for all non-hotel guests at the Atlantis to experience Dolphin Cay, the waterpark, the marine habitat, and the beaches.

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