11/06/2026
Turtles and their eggs are often targeted by poachers around the world for their meat as well as for harvesting their carapaces (shells).
However, in T&T, The Protection of Turtle and Turtle Eggs explicitly prohibit the killing, harpooning, or possession of turtles, as well as the collection or sale of their eggs. Offenders face substantial fines for each offense of poaching, trafficking, or consumption.