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Watersports: With more than 370km (230 miles) of beaches, there is plenty of opportunity for safe swimming, supplemented by hotel pools. The spectacular reefs and underwater life surrounding the islands attract diving enthusiasts from all over the world. Most clubs and centres have qualified instructors; equipment can be hired and diving trips arranged. There is good fishing off all the islands; boats can be hired from most hotels and individual island fishermen can be hired as guides.
Wildlife: During February, March and April, whale watching enthusiasts are able to observe large numbers of the North Atlantic humpback whale population passing through very close to the western shores of Grand Turk and Salt Cay en route to their breeding grounds at Mouchoir Bank nearby. During this period, divers can listen to an underwater concert of whale songs. Encounters with dolphins are also frequent. The friendliness of one dolphin, named JoJo, who frequently interacts with humans, has prompted her warden to declare the dolphin a national treasure. The JoJo Dolphin Project is one of numerous regional nature conservation programmes, which encourage tourists to respect the environment. Other marine species that can be observed include turtles, spotted eagle rays and manta rays. Birdwatching is widespread as rare birds and butterflies are found throughout the islands.
Other: There is an 18-hole golf championship course in Providenciales and cricket is a popular pastime.
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