World Turtle Day: A Chance to Protect Those Who Inhabit the Sea
Today, June 16, we celebrate World Turtle Day, an important event to remind us how precious – and vulnerable – these ancient creatures are.
Even on our kayak excursions in the marine reserve of Tenerife, it is always exciting to meet them. Seeing them swimming freely in their natural habitat is a privilege, but also a reminder of responsibility: protecting sea turtles means protecting the entire ocean ecosystem.
Why do turtles need protection?
Sea turtles face numerous threats, many of which are caused by humans:
- Marine pollution, especially from plastic and microplastics
- Illegal fishing and bycatch
- Irresponsible tourism
- Destruction of nesting areas
These factors endanger the survival of all 7 existing species of marine turtles, 6 of which are already considered at risk according to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)
What can we do, even on vacation?
Every gesture counts, especially when you are in direct contact with nature. During our kayak excursions in Tenerife, we commit ourselves every day to:
- Don't get too close to the animals
- Never touch them
- Collect any floating waste
- Educate participants to respect the marine environment
We also invite our guests to follow a few simple rules: observe in silence, keep your distance, and take away only memories – no shells, no sand, and certainly no intrusive selfies.
An encounter that changes your point of view
Anyone who has already taken a tour with Easy Kayak Tenerife knows it: meeting a turtle in the wild is a breath-taking experience. You don't need to touch it to feel part of the sea. Just stop and look at it for a few seconds.
It is in those moments that deep respect for the environment is born.
Our commitment continues, even after June 16th
For us, World Turtle Day is every day. We continue to work with passion to offer slow, respectful and conscious tourism.
Do you want to live an authentic experience in nature, where turtles are guests, not attractions?
Come visit us at Playa La Arenita and take one of our kayak tours.
Together, we can make a difference. For the turtles. For the sea. For all of us.
Easy Kayak Tenerife – Respect the sea, protect those who live there.