Shell Beach

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by Marco Farouk Basir

/ CC BY-SA 3.0

Shell Beach in Mabaruma, Guyana, is a stunning coastal area renowned for its unique composition of shells, which give it its name. Stretching approximately 90 miles along the northwestern coast of Guyana, this remote beach is a vital nesting ground for four endangered species of sea turtles: the Leatherback, Green, Hawksbill, and Olive Ridley turtles. The pristine environment, coupled with the rich biodiversity of the surrounding mangroves and coastal forests, makes Shell Beach a significant ecological hotspot. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect the delicate habitats and the wildlife that depend on them.