It is official effective tomorrow, 1st Sept, 2009. The Bahamas Government has placed a full ban on sea turtles. One can not capture them, posses them, or sell any part of them including the eggs.
For the past 12 months the Bahamas Government has engaged in extensive consultations with the Bahamian public over this issue. The Hawksbill Turtle has been protected since 1986 but now the government has made the necessary steps to safeguard all sea turtles.
While some of you may not agree with this new ban please remember it is now illegal to capture ANY turtles even if you are only looking for enough for a meal. We must respect the law.
As you travel our pretty Abaco water's keep an eye out for these beautiful creatures as they surface, and enjoy watching them swim in their natural surroundings.
Your Abaco Real Estate Agent
~Mailin Sands
