Sea Turtle Scientist Learn how to be a sea turtle scientist! Take a deep dive into what it takes to be a sea turtle biologist at Sandy Point. This program will educate St. Croix youth on the sea turtles nesting on our beaches from June to December: green and hawksbill turtles. Learn about the biology of greens and hawksbills, observe how we identify sea turtle crawls and determine nest success through excavation of hatched nests. Experience sunset at Sandy Point during this program.
Applications should be submitted online. Check back for 2026 dates. Please note that the demand for Sea Turtle Scientist far exceeds the dates available so applications will be prioritized from St. Croix resident children and youth groups.
This is a free program for St. Croix residents, but donations for Education and Outreach are always appreciated.
The St. Croix Sea Turtle Project is sponsored by The Ocean Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, in cooperation with US Fish and Wildlife Service at Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands.