Sea turtle nesting and hatching at Rosalie Bay

Witness a spectacular ancient ritual that dates back to the time of the dinosaurs. Every year between March and October three species of endangered sea turtle – the Leatherback, Green and Hawksbill – nest and hatch on our black sand beach.

Like many of our guests, these amazing creatures travel great distances to be in Dominica – sometimes from as far away as Canada, Europe and Africa.

Learn more in our sea turtle education program (seasonally). Watch these gentle giants come ashore to lay their eggs. Be on call for when the tiny turtles hatch and make their way out to the Atlantic Ocean. It is an amazing site that you will never forget.

Education and protection

It was a thrilling discovery when the owners of Rosalie Bay Resort first witnessed sea turtles nesting on the property. To ensure future generations get to know these creatures, the owners created the first sea turtle protection efforts on Dominica.

Originally named RoSTI, the Rosalie Sea Turtle Initiative worked with the community to educate locals, organize beach cleanups and set up protection hotlines. We’re proud that this effort has now expanded throughout Dominica.