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Teresa
Tallevast FAX: (787) 742-0115 E-mail: caribbeanisland@fws.gov
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Refuge Facts
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Refuge Objectives To protect and manage significant seabird colonies and endangered marine turtles, as well as protect native tropical vegetative communities. Management Tools
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Calendar of Events October: National Wildlife Refuge Week. Questions and Answers Does the refuge have an office for visitors? An office is located in Lower Camp, a short drive from Culebra airport.Are sea turtles found in the vicinity of the refuge? Yes, leatherback and hawksbill sea turtles nest on Culebra beaches, and the adjacent seagrass beds provide shelter and food for green sea turtles.Is it true that seabirds nest on the refuge in large numbers? A nesting colony of approximately 60,000 sooty terns is located at the Peninsula Flamenco unit; however, it is closed to the public due to its sensitive nature. |
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