Why do the turtles nest in Tobago?
The turtles that nest here were born in Tobago. Turtles always return to their beach of birth to lay their eggs. Although Leatherbacks travel to colder regions such as Canada, Newfoundland, etc. they prefer the tropical & subtropical beaches to nest as they provide better incubation for their eggs. The temperature of the sand determines the sex of the hatchlings. If the sand is too cold it will produce male hatchlings, if it is too warm, we get all females.
