We came to this island for a particular reason though. This island, as beautiful as it is, is also a protected habitat for sea turtles in particular but also other marine animals and birds.
Here, an effort is being made to accommodate a certain level of ecotourism, the interests of the locals, controlled development, and at the same time create a refuge for protected and endangered marine life.
A tall order. The island, a former prison (1750's +) bustles with activity as we visit a few historic sites and walk on some designated beaches where surfers are plying their skills on some very rad waves.
March 18 Fernando Naronha
In the morning a yell summons me to the deck. A sea turtle is casually swimming by Severance. A little later, a school of baby dolphins race by as if on a mission followed by 2 large parrot fish 4 or 5 feet long who have come near the surface to check us out. Amazing!
We provision, talk to some locals, hit the water-again and then in the early evening pull anchor and head for Natal, our first stop on the Brazilian mainland. What a magical place!
Posted by Danny McJannet
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