{"id":7420,"date":"2024-01-30T21:00:28","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T01:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/?p=7420"},"modified":"2025-06-25T07:48:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T11:48:27","slug":"blog-sea-turtles-bonaire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-sea-turtles-bonaire\/","title":{"rendered":"Sea Turtles on Bonaire"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu .wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle img{margin-left:12px}html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu ul.isHorizontal li{text-align:right}html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu ul.isHorizontal li a img{margin-left:12px}.wpml-language-switcher-block{display:flex;box-sizing:border-box;width:100% 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And for good reason! There&#8217;s little more captivating in Bonaire&#8217;s underwater world than a turtle gracefully gliding by. Would you like to experience this yourself during your vacation, or do you want to learn more about these extraordinary creatures? Read on!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#bde8f0\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sharing Island Love<br><\/mark><\/strong><br>Thank you for your interest in our beautiful island in the Caribbean! We love sharing our passion for Bonaire with everyone \u2014 locals, visitors, and of course, with our guests during <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Our tours<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. Curious how we do that? You can find all the details in <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/about-us\/about-us-sharing-island-love\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sharing Island Love<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<br><br>With Island Love,<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"23\" class=\"wp-image-15481\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Bas-Jessica.png\" alt=\"Bas &amp; Jessica\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re interested in joining us to search for turtles, we can organise a customized Sea Turtle Tour just for you. Of course, the underwater camera will come along.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/customized-tour\/\" style=\"color:#00576a;background-color:#5dc0c9\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Book your Customized Tour!<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Sea Turtles<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Land turtles trace their roots back to the time of dinosaurs, but Sea Turtles have been populating the seas and oceans for about 120 million years. They are well adapted to life in the water, yet they continue to lay their eggs on land and breathe using lungs. With steady strokes of their flippers, they gracefully glide through the water, covering vast distances. Take Mateo, for instance, a Bonairean turtle that arrived in Cuba after a swim of over 1600 kilometers (900 nautical miles)! Read all about this satellite tracking research in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonaireturtles.org\/wp\/2023\/08\/03\/mateoandgabriela\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bonaireturtles.org\/wp\/2023\/08\/03\/mateoandgabriela\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">blog by the Sea Turtle Conservation<\/mark><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-bottom.webp\" alt=\"The Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) seen from below, with the sky reflected on the water surface.\" class=\"wp-image-7390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-bottom.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-bottom-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-bottom-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sea Turtles cover vast distances.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sea turtles eat both plants and animals. In the waters around Bonaire, you often see them feeding mostly on seagrass and algae. That\u2019s why Lac Bay, with its wide seagrass beds, is such an important place for growing turtles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-head.webp\" alt=\"The head of a green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), showing the sharp jaws used to snip off bites of food.\" class=\"wp-image-14260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-head.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-head-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-head-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Turtles \u201csnip\u201d their food with their sharp jaws.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sea Turtles are omnivores, consuming both plants and animals. In the waters around Bonaire, turtles are often seen grazing on seagrass and seaweed, but they also feed on jellyfish, crustaceans, small fish, and squid. Growing turtles have a more varied menu than adults. To minimize salt intake during meals, they squeeze seawater from their food with powerful muscles around their esophagus. With their modified tear glands, they &#8220;cry out&#8221; the remaining salt. Turtle tears are twice as salty as seawater!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-eating.webp\" alt=\"Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) eating seaweed on the seabed near the Salt Pier in Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-7394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-eating.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-eating-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-eating-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This Green Turtle is feeding on seaweed near the Salt Pier.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The young turtle hatchlings themselves are on the menu for smaller predatory fish and birds. Adult turtles are preyed upon by large predatory fish. The biggest threat to Sea Turtles is humans, not only because they are still illegally hunted, but also due to nets, fishing lines, and marine debris causing many unintended casualties. The increasing human presence on and around the beaches where turtles nest is another ongoing threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#f4b2b2;text-transform:none\">Sea turtle in distress on Bonaire?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f4b2b2\">On Bonaire the turtles and their nests are carefully protected and monitored by the Sea Turtle Conservation. If you find a turtle in distress, call the Sea Turtle Conservation at +5997800433.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sea-Turtle-Conservation.webp\" alt=\"Three volunteers of the Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire digging on a sandy beach.\" class=\"wp-image-7386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sea-Turtle-Conservation.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sea-Turtle-Conservation-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sea-Turtle-Conservation-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire in action.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Three Types on Bonaire<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three species of Sea Turtles nest on Bonaire. The most common is the Green Turtle. There is also a reasonable chance of spotting a Hawksbill Turtle. The Loggerhead is rarely seen, and occasionally a Leatherback turtle is spotted in the waters around Bonaire. However, this species usually does not nest on the island. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Two-turtles.webp\" alt=\"Two Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas) foraging on the seabed in Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-7406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Two-turtles.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Two-turtles-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Two-turtles-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Green Sea Turtles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Green Sea Turtle (<em>turtuga blanku<\/em> in Papiamentu) is found in both tropical and subtropical seas. It is one of the largest Sea Turtles globally, with a shell length of up to 120 centimeters (47 inches) and a weight of nearly 200 kilograms! The largest recorded Green Turtle weighed almost 400 kilograms (440 pounds). In the wild, these turtles can live up to 75 years. However, it is highly likely that you will encounter a much younger and significantly smaller specimen on Bonaire, as the reef of Bonaire is home to mainly juvenile Green Turtles. Each year, around twenty nests of the Green Turtle are found on Bonaire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hawksbill-.webp\" alt=\"The Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) can be recognized by its beak-like mouth. This turtle is found on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-7378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hawksbill-.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hawksbill--980x653.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hawksbill--480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hawksbill Sea Turtle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An adult Hawksbill Sea Turtle (<em>kar\u00e8t<\/em> in Papiamentu) is a true lover of warm water, occurring only in tropical seas. This turtle is smaller than the Green Turtle, with a shell length of around 75 centimeters (30 inches) and a maximum weight of 90 kilograms (200 pounds). In the wild, they can live up to 45 years. Hawksbill Turtles, as the name suggests, have a beak-like mouth, and they primarily feed on sponges. Most nests found on Bonaire belong to Hawksbills  averaging around 50 nests per year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta)<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Loggerhead.webp\" alt=\"The Loggerhead Sea Turtle (kawama in Papiamentu) can be recognized by its large head. Photo by K\u00fchnast &amp; K\u00fchnast.\" class=\"wp-image-7384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Loggerhead.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Loggerhead-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Loggerhead-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Loggerhead Sea Turtle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Loggerhead Sea Turtle (<em>kawama<\/em> in Papiamentu) also has a fitting name, as it has a relatively large head. They can be recognized by the barnacles they often carry on their shells. Loggerhead Turtles are found in all oceans. Individuals with a shell length above 1 meter (40 inches) and a weight of 170 kilograms (375 pounds) are not uncommon. The heaviest observed specimen weighed a whopping 450 kilograms (1000 pounds)! In the wild, Loggerheads can live up to 60 years. Approximately 20 Loggerhead nests are discovered on Bonaire each year, and mostly, adult individuals are spotted on the reef. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><sub>Text continues below&#8230;<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/mesmerizing-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/CTA-Mesmerizing.webp\" alt=\"CTA-button stating: &quot;The most complete island tour - All highlights &amp; more&quot; &quot;Join us on an island tour!&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-10992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/CTA-Mesmerizing.webp 771w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/CTA-Mesmerizing-480x560.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 771px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Which Sea Turtle Did I See on Bonaire?<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Identifying-sea-turtles-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Schematic representation for easy identification of the different sea turtles on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-7383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Identifying-sea-turtles-980x653.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Identifying-sea-turtles-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Easily identify the Sea Turtles on Bonaire.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve seen a Sea Turtle on Bonaire that you want to identify, you can pay attention to the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Both the Hawksbill and Loggerhead Turtles can be easily recognized by the shape of their heads. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The shape of the anal scutes is also a good way to determine which Sea Turtle you&#8217;ve seen on Bonaire. The shell of the Green Turtle is almost round at the back, while the tail scutes of the Hawksbill are very pointed. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loggerhead Turtles have 5 lateral scutes instead of 4. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also observe the number of claws per flipper, although these are not always clearly visible. Males have larger claws than females.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Snorkeling<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-portrait.webp\" alt=\"Portrait of a Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) in Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-7396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-portrait.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-portrait-980x653.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-portrait-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some Sea Turtles pay no attention to humans.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sea Turtles in Bonaire react differently to humans. At busy dive sites, most turtles are aware that they have nothing to fear from humans. They continue with their activities undisturbed when a diver passes by. Sometimes, they even come up to the surface right next to snorkelers to take a few breaths. However, there can also be turtles that are quite shy, especially at less frequented dive sites. It&#8217;s best to leave those turtles undisturbed.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-split.webp\" alt=\"Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) at the surface for a breath of air.\n\" class=\"wp-image-7400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-split.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-split-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-split-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At the surface for a breath of air.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-6a7f09d1-f920-46ff-9f5d-88bb5857b984\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#bde8f0\"><tbody><tr><td><br><strong>Our seven snorkeling commandments:<\/strong><br>\u2022 We use reef-friendly sunscreen.<br>\u2022 We enter the water at the yellow entry\/exit rock.<br>\u2022 In the water, we stay horizontal: minimizing standing, and never stepping on corals.<br>\u2022 We don&#8217;t touch anything. Even a light touch can harm the coral.<br>\u2022 We don&#8217;t take anything out of the water unless it&#8217;s plastic waste.<br>\u2022 We don&#8217;t feed the fish.<br>\u2022 We respect the reef, so we pay our <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-stinapa-nature-fee-tag-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">STINAPA Nature Fee<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-dc3e745b-1234-4e01-a28a-3c66f1bc5829\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts When Snorkeling With Sea Turtles<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not disturb turtles and other sea animals. Therefore, consider the following points: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Touching the turtles, as with all other underwater life, is strictly forbidden. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that the turtle can easily swim to the surface to breathe. Avoid crowding with large groups of snorkelers. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow the turtle to swim away freely. Do not swim in front of it. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure the turtle does not feel chased. Only follow from a respectful distance. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approach the turtle calmly and do not swim directly towards it. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the turtle stops its activity due to your presence, immediately maintain distance. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turtles also need their rest. Therefore, leave resting turtles undisturbed!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-resting.webp\" alt=\"Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) resting under a piece of coral.\" class=\"wp-image-7398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-resting.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-resting-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-resting-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Resting Sea Turtle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Inform Others<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Help the turtles by approaching people who are not used to dealing with turtles in the right way. The best way to do this is to calmly tell them how to do it right. You will often find that people appreciate being informed and value your efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Best Places to Spot Turtles in Bonaire<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it&#8217;s best to look for Sea Turtles that are accustomed to people. There are two turtle hotspots in Bonaire: the Salt Pier and 1000 Steps. You also have a good chance of spotting turtles while snorkeling at Klein Bonaire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Spotting Turtles at the Salt Pier<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Zeeschildpad-ademt.webp\" alt=\"Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) at the surface in Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-9803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Zeeschildpad-ademt.webp 900w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Zeeschildpad-ademt-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 900px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At the surface for a breath of air.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Salt Pier is the most popular dive and snorkel spot on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-scenic-drive-saltpans-bonaire\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Scenic Drive to the Salt Pans of Bonaire<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>. Turtles are attracted to the small water plants that grow on the sandy plain. Because the water is shallow, the action takes place just below you while snorkeling. Moreover, the pier itself is also a unique place to explore while snorkeling or diving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: If Cargill is loading a ship at the Salt Pier, you are not allowed to enter the water! If you don&#8217;t want any unpleasant surprises, you can check that on the <a href=\"https:\/\/bonaire.portcall.com\/#!\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Portcall site<\/mark><\/a>. The Salt Pier is indicated as &#8220;Cargill&#8221; there. (The South Pier, also mentioned, is located in Kralendijk). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Spotting Turtles at 1000 Steps<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-surf.webp\" alt=\"Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) reaching for the seaweed at 1000 Steps in Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-7402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-surf.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-surf-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-surf-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Acrobatics in the waves of 1000 Steps.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The beautiful beach of 1000 Steps is a must-visit during your <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-scenic-drive-north-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Scenic Drive to the North of Bonaire<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. Here, too, you will almost always find turtles. They are attracted to the abundant seaweed growing in the surf. It&#8217;s wonderful to see how the turtles brave the waves for a tasty bite. The turtles also find comfortable resting spots among the many corals, making them difficult to spot! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to take advantage of a snorkel guide\u2019s trained eyes to spot as many turtles as possible? Book a custom snorkel tour with us. Afterward, we will send you a few beautiful underwater photos as a keepsake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/customized-tour\/\" style=\"color:#00576a;background-color:#5dc0c9\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">I want to go on a snorkel tour<\/mark><\/strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">!<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><sub>Text continues below&#8230;<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/washington-slagbaai-park-tour\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CTA-Washington-Slagbaai-Wayaka.webp\" alt=\"CTA button stating: &quot;Day tour - 8 to 9 hours&quot; to &quot;Washington-Slagbaai&quot; National Park on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-10999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CTA-Washington-Slagbaai-Wayaka.webp 771w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CTA-Washington-Slagbaai-Wayaka-480x560.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 771px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Spotting Turtles at Klein Bonaire<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hawksbill-Klein.-Bonairewebp.webp\" alt=\"Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) above the coral of Klein Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-7380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hawksbill-Klein.-Bonairewebp.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hawksbill-Klein.-Bonairewebp-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hawksbill-Klein.-Bonairewebp-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hawksbill during a drift snorkel at Klein Bonaire.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, while snorkeling at Klein Bonaire, you have good chances of encountering a Sea Turtle, especially if you take advantage of the drift snorkel drop-off. Read all about it in our <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-klein-bonaire\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Blog about Klein Bonaire<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>On a Tour With HopiBonaire<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to go on a carefree and fully guided turtle safari, HopiBonaire is the right choice for you! Our guide always accompanies you into the water, providing guidance and capturing your adventure on camera. This way, you are guaranteed to go home with some beautiful memories! Excited? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/customized-tour\/\" style=\"color:#00576a;background-color:#5dc0c9\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Book your Customized Tour!<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-1000-Steps.webp\" alt=\"Snorkeler spots a sea turtle during a custom tour with HopiBonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-7388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-1000-Steps.webp 750w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Turtle-1000-Steps-480x640.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 750px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Turtle spotting with HopiBonaire.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you prefer to stay on dry land, HopiBonaire is a great choice for your excursion. In addition to the well-known tourist attractions, we also like to visit Bonaire&#8217;s hidden gems. This way, you can enjoy some time away from the crowds with us. Our tours are intimate and personalized experiences because you are only with your own group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\" style=\"color:#00576a;background-color:#5dc0c9\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Discover our tours<\/mark><\/strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">!<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Read more?<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-wild-mammals-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Stay-Curious-Nature-in-Bonaire-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the next blog in the series Nature in Bonaire. Stay curious....\" class=\"wp-image-15278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Stay-Curious-Nature-in-Bonaire-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Stay-Curious-Nature-in-Bonaire-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Stay-Curious-Nature-in-Bonaire-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/nature-in-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Nature-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Nature in Bonaire. Birds, butterflies, turtles... Read about them in our nature blogs.\" class=\"wp-image-15270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Nature-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Nature-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Nature-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-klein-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Klein-Bonaire-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about your visit to Klein Bonaire. Visit this beautiful little island just of the coast of Kralendijk.\" class=\"wp-image-15234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Klein-Bonaire-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Klein-Bonaire-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Klein-Bonaire-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-stinapa-nature-fee-tag-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-STINAPA-Nature-Fee-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about the STINAPA Nature Fee: Do you need to pay the STINAPA Nature Fee on Bonaire?\" class=\"wp-image-15280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-STINAPA-Nature-Fee-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-STINAPA-Nature-Fee-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-STINAPA-Nature-Fee-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-colorful-birds-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Colorful-Birds-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about the colorful birds of Bonaire. 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Leave the beaten path: discover Bonaire's rugged east coast.\" class=\"wp-image-15210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-East-Coast-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-East-Coast-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-East-Coast-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/nature-in-bonaire\/#birds\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Birds-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Birds in Bonaire. Get to know Bonaire's rich birdlife in depth.\" class=\"wp-image-15262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Birds-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Birds-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Birds-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/hiking-on-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Hiking-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Hiking on Bonaire. All hikes and tips about hiking on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-15266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Hiking-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Hiking-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Hiking-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/discovering-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Discovering Bonaire. Explore every nook and cranny of versatile Bonaire!\" class=\"wp-image-15264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Blog-Overview-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the HopiBonaire blog overview: View all blogs on our clear and convenient blog page.\" class=\"wp-image-15202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Blog-Overview-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Blog-Overview-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Blog-Overview-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is spotting a sea turtle also on your wish list during your vacation on Bonaire? 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