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Christophe Harbour Blog

The Shell Game: Sponsorship of the Turtle Monitoring Network

By Katherine Verano in Christophe Harbour Foundation, Nature and Environment

While we here at Christophe Harbour have a great many people to thank for protecting St. Kitts' stunning, natural environment, the Dermochelys coriacea reserve their heartfelt gratitude for Dr. Kimberly Stewart, of the St. Kitts Turtle Monitoring Network.

Following a grant from the Christophe Harbour Foundation, Dr. Stewart and her team have worked diligently to educate our beach cleaning crews and landscape staff on the habits and habitats of the island’s sea turtles. The St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network (SKSTMN) is a nonprofit organization that studies nesting populations and advocates for the strengthening of sea turtle protection laws. A nominee for the St. Kitts Tourism Authority’s 2011 Environmental Excellence Award, SKSTMN has proven to be an invaluable partner...

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