Do sea turtles go in the bay?

Virginia's Sea Turtles Each year, between 5,000 and 10,000 sea turtles enter Chesapeake Bay in late spring when waters temperatures rise. The majority of these turtles are either juvenile loggerheads (Caretta caretta) or Kemp's ridleys (Lepidochelys kempii) using the Bay seasonally as a feeding ground.



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The two types of sea turtles most spotted at Turtle Bay Resort are green sea turtles (honu) and Hawksbill sea turtles (honu?ea). Turtle nesting season in Hawaii is typically mid-April through early October, but can sometimes extend into December.

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Where do sea turtles live? Sea turtles can be found all around the world, from the cold waters off California to the warm beaches of the Coral Triangle. Males never leave the ocean, while females will come ashore to lay their eggs on sandy beaches during the nesting season.

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Most nesting sea turtle species come ashore at night, alone, and often during high tide. Some species, such as the Kemp's ridley, nest during the day and generally emerge from the ocean by the hundreds to lay their nests in a mass nesting event called an arribada or arrival.

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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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No, Turtle Bay Resort does not offer a day pass. Most amenities—including the pools, cabanas, beach equipment and activities—are exclusive to overnight guests staying at Turtle Bay Resort.

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There is no dress code policy at Turtle Bay Resort, however some restaurants do suggest guests come in Resort Attire.

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Sea turtles usually only come ashore late at night or early morning before sunrise and they are intent on creating their nests, laying their eggs and getting back in the ocean as quickly as their ponderous bodies will permit.

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