PalmIslands Nature Reserve

Educational and scientific: Some of the noteworthy educational, nature study and scientific opportunities offered by the islands include: Bird watching: the islands offer outstanding opportunities for bird watching, particularly seasonal viewing of nesting, migrating and wintering seabirds. Turtle: the islands provide outstanding opportunities for study of turtle breeding and behavior. Salinas: The old salinas found on Palm Island provide a place to explain the traditional process of salt extraction. Historical: Cultural sites on both Palm and Ramkine islands provide a reference for some historical events. Nature study: The reserve as a whole is a natural laboratory to study various habitats and adapted species both on land and in the sea.