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The December Eco-Calendar: Witnessing the Ancient Rhythms of Turtle Nesting
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The December Eco-Calendar: Witnessing the Ancient Rhythms of Turtle Nesting

December on Cousine Island is when rain refreshes the forest and hawksbill turtles return to nest on its beaches. Guests join conservation alerts to witness nesting or hatching, scan the horizon for dolphins and rays, and start the new year by planting indigenous trees. Sightings aren’t guaranteed, making each encounter a once‑in‑a‑lifetime memory.

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