Green Turtle Arribada (Aves Island) — Ascension Island

About this spectacle

Ascension Island hosts one of the most significant green turtle nesting events in the Atlantic Ocean. Female turtles haul themselves up sandy beaches after dark, excavating deep nests in the sand before laying clutches of eggs. Visitors who venture to the beaches at night may witness dozens of turtles moving through the surf, their large silhouettes visible under starlight. The island's extreme remoteness in the South Atlantic means the beaches remain largely undisturbed, and the sheer number of nesting females creates an unforgettable spectacle. After nesting, hatchlings emerge en masse and make their perilous dash to the sea. The warm, dark air carries the sound of waves and the quiet shuffling of ancient reptiles completing a journey unchanged for millions of years.

When to go

Jan — Dec, peak Jan — Apr

Getting there

Nearest airport: ASI.

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