Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina Offers Turtle Program

scrub island resort, spa & marinaScrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina in the British Virgin Islands has partnered with the on-island dive shop, DiveBVI, Association of Reef Keepers and the Conservation & Fisheries Departments, to offer guests a new “Turtle Researcher for A Day” program, an experience that also assists in on-going sea turtle conservation efforts.

By participating in half- and full-day turtle tagging experiences hosted by DiveBVI, clients can learn about sea turtles and the local marine environment. 

The experience includes instruction on the latest techniques to safely catch a turtle and take measurements before it is then carefully tagged, micro-chipped and released back into the water. Data collected during each adventure will be recorded and used to help global efforts to better understand sea turtles and their conservation.

The half-day experience starts at $3,000 and the full-day experience at $4,800 for six guests. Up to six additional guests can participate for $50 extra per additional person. The experience includes gift bags, recognition cards, flash drive with photos from the day, fuel, water, adult beverages, snacks, towels and snorkeling gear. The full-day experience also includes lunch and soft drinks at a nearby restaurant.

For an additional $75, guests participating in the “Turtle Researcher for A Day” program have the opportunity to name and “adopt” any tagged turtles. Guests receive a certificate of adoption with all the details about their turtle, general information about sea turtles, a reusable grocery bag and a glass turtle handmade by the local Green VI, a non-profit dedicated to maintaining balance between development and conservation of the natural environment in the British Virgin Islands.

For guests interested in staying on-island before or after their adventure, Scrub Island Resort offers 52 ocean view guest rooms and suites, as well as a collection of two-, three- and four-bedroom villas with spacious floor plans and featuring custom furnishings, natural stone, spectacular master suites, gourmet kitchens with Wolf and Subzero appliances, and breathtaking views of the Caribbean

Visit www.ScrubIsland.com.