White River Fish Sanctuary
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to an area off the shores of Ocho Rios and Parishes. There is hope.
This is a video from the previous year, but we want to share as this is such an amazing experience. These turtles are tiny but they are so strong. They will have climbed up approximately 2 feet and now have to make their way across the beach, hoping to avoid crabs, birds or other prey. Females should be back to lay in about 12 years.
We should have our first hatching toward the end of June! With the covid-19 lockdown, the beaches are darker and quieter than usual, so we expect lots of nests.
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Thanks to Jamaica Inn for sponsoring the turtle protection project
11/03/2020
SANCTUARY UPDATE:
WRFS has been busy for the past few months working hard to Protect, Restore & Engage to achieve our target of 500% fish increase (size and numbers) in 5 years. We are hi-lighting the Protect aspect of our motto:
The wardens whom are all fishermen are crucial to the protection of the 'no take zone'. Their continual training affords the sanctuary better protection as they become more proficiently and confident. We meet with the marine police weekly. Strengthening our partnership with the Marine police has sent a positive message to would-be perpetrators.
Boats anchoring on or near the reef can be most destructive. We have added 4 mooring with another 3 for bigger boats to be deployed.
All this is only possible through your support, whether through donations, volunteering, sharing our story, or offering expertise and wide spread media coverage. It is greatly appreciated. Thank you, the White River Fish Sanctuary team.
https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/empower-jamaican-fishermen-to-restore-coral-reefs/
Hand go pocket come (Jamaican proverb) = encouragement strengthens labor
Empower Jamaican Fishermen to Restore Marine-Life At the White River Fish Sanctuary (the WRFS) we recognize that our best chance of renewing lost fish populations and coral reefs is to partner with those persons most connected to the Sea. By partnering with local fishermen in protecting 150 acres of the marine area in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the WRFS h...
02/04/2019
Thank you for sharing your experience Emma Caroline Lewis. We are all very pleased to learn of the wonderful impact your visit had.
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