Hi friends! I’m Isla and I was named by my island-loving pals at Atlantis in The Bahamas! Atlantis has supported my other leatherback friends in the Tour de Turtles for 17 years and now it’s finally my turn! I am so excited to be representing Atlantis in the race because they are extremely dedicated to conservation and protecting marine life. One way they help out is by not carrying single-use plastic water bottles or straws on their property. This initiative means a lot to me because plastic debris is extremely dangerous to sea turtles and marine life. Plastic bags and plastic straws have become a real problem lately, but I’m glad I don’t have to worry about running into any of those near the waters around Atlantis, where a lot of my sea turtle friends travel. Instead of single-use plastics, Atlantis provides guests with reusable water bottles and paper straws on request, setting a great example for other resorts and hotel properties! Cheer for me and Team Atlantis this year and help us spread the word about the importance of keeping our beaches and waterways clean!

I was named by my Sponsor, Atlantis Paradise Island Atlantis Blue Project Foundation. Check out my marathon migration map, where you can follow along as I swim to raise awareness about the threat of Plastic and Marine Debris to sea turtles. Please help me raise awareness about my cause by supporting me!

Learn more about leatherback sea turtles.