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...

Established in 2008, The Christophe Harbour Foundation is a charitable organization intent on funding community outreach projects in St. Kitts and Nevis. Designed to strengthen the social, physical, cultural and natural environment, the Foundation supports conservational, educational, recreational, cultural, historical and social development projects that enhance the natural environment and lives of the people.

In the last four years, the non-profit initiative has donated nearly $200,000 USD to a variety of organizations and events throughout the Federation, including Special Olympics St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Christopher Children’s Home, St. Kitts Heritage Society, National Trust, Advancement of Children Foundation, St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network, and more.

“As Christophe Harbour continues to progress and investment in the project increases, the...

This past Saturday, a hawksbill sea turtle nest was discovered by a member of the Christophe Harbour Security Team in the parking area of the Beach House Restaurant. With a quick call to the Sea Turtle Hotline, the St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network (SKSTMN) first responders were quick to arrive on the scene. Together, the SKSTMN first responders and members of the Christophe Harbour team relocated the nest, containing 118 ping-pong-ball-sized eggs, to a safer location on Turtle Beach. The SKSTMN team will carefully monitor the eggs during the 60 day incubation period and excavate the nest once the hatchlings emerge to determine hatch success.

To read more about the nest relocation, the endangered hawksbill sea turtle species, and...