MEDIA RELEASE: 2025 Sea-Turtle Nesting Season Begins March 1st The Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries (MALF) reminds the public that Trinidad and Tobago’s annual sea turtle nesting season runs from March 1 to August 31, 2025. The three (3) main nesting beaches are: Fishing Pond, Matura, and Grande Rivière. These beaches are Prohibited Areas and permission is required for entry for the purpose of turtle viewing in accordance with the Forest Act Chapter 66:01-Forests Order (11) 28/1990 and (13) 71/1997. Permits can be acquired at designated Forestry Division and District Revenue offices from February 28, 2025. The Ministry urges the public to exercise caution and avoid any activity that may disrupt nesting, cause hatchling disorientation, or result in nest abandonment. The public is thereby encouraged to follow these guidelines: • Do not sit on turtles, as this can cause fatal organ damage. • Keep beaches clean, as marine debris like plastic and fishing gear can entangle turtles. • Avoid bright lights such as flambeaus, fires, and flashlights, which disorient hatchlings. • Respect nesting sites and avoid driving, biking, digging, or removing sand from the beach. • Report any harm to turtles, eggs, or hatchlings to the Forestry Division, Environmental Management Authority (EMA), or Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS). --- Read more in the image attached or on our website at the following link: https://agriculture.gov.tt/media-releases/2025-sea-turtle-nesting-season-begins-march-1st/ #malf #mediarelease #seaturtlenesting #wildlife #forestry