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Rekawa supports nesting of five sea turtle species and operates a community-based conservation program. Activities include night beach patrols, conservation center visits, and local guide programs. **Best Season:** April-July peak, year-round activity **Infrastructure:** 7/10 - Community tourism model **Average Daily Spend:** $50-150
View details →Mon Repos is the largest loggerhead rookery in the South Pacific and features a research station. Guided night tours, a visitor center, and research participation are key experiences. **Best Season:** November-March **Infrastructure:** 8/10 - Queensland Parks management **Average Daily Spend:** $80-200
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Padre Island supports Kemp's ridley turtle recovery with public hatchling releases. The National Seashore offers visitor centers and nesting patrols. **Best Season:** June-August **Infrastructure:** 8/10 - National Seashore facilities **Average Daily Spend:** $80-200
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Ostional is famous for arribada mass nesting of olive ridley turtles, with thousands nesting simultaneously and sustainable egg harvesting by communities. **Best Season:** Year-round arribadas, peak September-December **Infrastructure:** 7/10 - Community management **Average Daily Spend:** $60-150
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Akumal offers the experience to swim with resident green turtles with easy accessibility. Key highlights include snorkeling, visiting nesting beaches, and education centers. **Best Season:** May-November (nesting), year-round swimming **Infrastructure:** 8/10 - Developed but regulated **Average Daily Spend:** $80-200
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Zakynthos is known for loggerhead turtle nesting in the Mediterranean, especially in Laganas Bay which is protected. Visitors can take boat tours, visit nesting beaches, and rescue centers. **Best Season:** May-August (nesting), June-September (hatching) **Infrastructure:** 7/10 - Protected area regulations **Average Daily Spend:** $70-200
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Ras Al Jinz is a scientific reserve with year-round green turtle nesting. Visitors can take guided night tours, visit the museum and visitor center with guaranteed turtle sightings. **Best Season:** June-September peak with year-round activity **Infrastructure:** 8/10 - Purpose-built facilities **Average Daily Spend:** $100-300
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