Saving Leatherback Turtles In Trinidad | Blue Planet II

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Saving Leatherback Turtles In Trinidad - Blue Planet II
One man takes Leatherback turtle conservation into his own hands on the island of Trinidad. With the help of local villagers, Len Peters helps leatherback turtles but trying to prevent hunting and promote sustainable tourism.
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[@tatsusama3192]

This is gorgeous. I love how even the previous poachers have stopped and are now helping. Truely wonderful

[@blogorgonopsid]

I agree. As Namibian conservationist Garth Owen-Smith said, many poachers are like conservationists - they like being outside in the wild, but unfortunately they just don't know what impact their work has. When they become conservationists, they know all those methods used by poachers so their knowledge of that can be used for good.

[@adw6894]

Those poachers just care about their profit. they become conservationists for salary, not because they care for the animals.

[@danielfloyd.]

David Attenborough is a treasure. He is truly an inspiration.

[@nvigneshnayaka4147]

Daniel very true.

[@unknown-fp3sy]

Daniel totally agree

[@intellectualblackking162]

Amazing. We still have beautiful people that live on earth.

[@ssantiago5231]

Yung Afrika David is secretly GOD

[@gaialove8394]

We Actually Have Millions of Beautiful People on Earth. Look around you. Namaste ✨♥️✨

[@hjembrentkent6181]

@@gaialove8394 Nah most of humans are looters

[@sajjeel123]

If only there were more people like this in the world

[@wildfire3440]

people like you!

[@dusan19377]

It's time for you to become next one!

[@ToonGrizzly]

The turtle is like " can i just lay my eggs in PEACE JESUS"

[@NK2651]

Those people around the turtle are protecting it. Would you rather they wern't there?

[@sinbadkindred5928]

This makes me feel proud to be a Trinidadian :) thank you locals for helping these precious animals

[@iLoveTurtlesHaha]

Why are you proud? Everywhere I see comments like this. Someone from a certain part of the world does something great and all the freeloaders who did nothing are "proud" to be from that country. That's not how credit works. Get up and do things to make yourself proud. Not hating on you, just saying that you can achieve more and do great things too.

[@sssunni2549]

@@iLoveTurtlesHaha Thank you. When I see comments like this i think why werent you proud before?

[@iNegroTv]

@@iLoveTurtlesHaha Anyone can be proud that people from their country are trying to help an issue, that's not for you to decide. Plus you're assuming they haven't when volunteer work with these animals isn't uncommon. I've done it a few times while I lived in Trinidad. Are you achieving great things by "not hating" on youtube?

[@ArtisticCatalyst]

Excellent job recognizing how local communities are actively involved in protecting the environment! These unsung heroes like Len Peters are on the frontline, and are critical to preserving our fragile ecosystems through education and action.

[@roystarwind]

Nice job, Trinidad!

[@militantone2157]

Roy Camarillo trinidad and tobago*

[@johnprince6132]

anytime

[@zionbradshaw357]

@@militantone2157 Tobago is irrelevant

[@synackfn9172]

@@zionbradshaw357 stfu

[@auroradera2862]

@@zionbradshaw357 no it is not. We are one country. U better fucking say "and tobago"

[@jaxnean2663]

What an amazing guy

[@gabrielgore7051]

I'm from TrInidad and I must say these turtles are absolutely magnificent!

[@CanyonDuncan]

It’s nice to see a change, I live in the Caribbean as well. My country recently banned the hunting of turtles.

[@Onionbagel]

TRINI TO DI BONE!

[@oaklypaw3440]

These are such beautiful creatures

[@ronaldoheta7825]

👏👏👏👏 We need more people who think like him, people who are willing to enlighten others to appreciate these wonderful creatures that accompany us through this journey in this beautiful planet 🌍

[@Whisper0ak]

The power of one man. Amazing.

[@karenajagan7398]

And now here in Trinidad we have more than one turtle watching sites where persons bring their families to educate them on the leatherback turtles and how we can help them. It really is a beautiful thing. The last time I went however, we had a major problem with seaweed. It was blocking the turtles from coming on the beach to lay their eggs but they hired tractors to clear areas on the beach to allow them to come. Amazing work. Hope you guys can visit sometime.😄

[@XDarket]

Fun fact: David had a brother named Richard Attenborough. He played John Hammond in Jurassic Park

[@pinkscy2453]

Woah I had no idea! That’s so cool.

[@Shaf11_8]

Ik

[@Tellingthetruthaboutpolice]

YESS RIP

[@CerroneSamuel]

Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@Flufferz626]

This man's enthusiasm for education and conservation throughout his 9 decades of life is inspiring. The other younger man is even more inspirational in his advocacy.

[@seafoamturtle2280]

😢😢😢 finally something good to watch after a bad day

[@mypfpiswhatourphonesees4294]

imagine walking along the beach alone then suddenly encountering a rare Attenborough laying on the sand next to a giant sea turtle

[@jade4232]

Thank you kind sir 🐢

[@upscpscbyrupak]

kudos!! to this man who dedicated his life for saving these unbelievable creature 👍👍👍👍

[@snakesteve68]

HEROES every one! - THANK YOU Len Peters and friends for standing up for the turtles and THANK YOU for educating the next generation on why they matter. Thank you BBC for bringing this story to the world. You are all HEROES for wildlife!

[@Basementjacks]

I'm just thankful that sir David is still narrating for this series. We love him and the only person I want my documentary to be narrated !

[@wearethemusicyoumake]

i need this on my feed in the morning after all the news from the political space good things still happen

[@YuzuLeMoon]

My dad always reminds us that sea turtles are helpful and grateful creatures. They saved people from drowning in the middle of the ocean a lot of times before along with dolphins.

[@insignificantfool8740]

great job...

[@luckysonningshen8264]

Thank you Sir David Attenborough

[@khanghua6276]

This is heart-warming, I wish you all the best, my hero in Trinidad!

[@smith9808]

A very very good man. Thank you!

[@SunnyApples]

Ingenious. Give them selfish reasons to help the turtles, make them profit from protecting it. Reverse psychology at it's finest.

[@iLoveTurtlesHaha]

Well, every single human only does something out of selfishness. We only have selfish reasons to do something. Even being "selfless" is done for selfish reasons because it makes us feel good to do it. With that said, nothing is wrong with doing something for selfish reasons if it benefits someone or the planet. :)

[@Pumpkintiti]

This is beautiful. Especially what he is doing. These leather back turtles are stunning creatures.

[@Dimaz42]

That's a simple, yet important lesson: we can't just expect other people to follow our thought.. we should give them reasons why it really matters, and if possible, show them how it would benefits them and worth their time..

[@MylotheZooLovingScientist]

curi0 Very eloquently stated. I think that's one of the main problems threatening conservation efforts. So many people are so detached from nature - no matter how many documentaries they see or books they read, it's harder for people without the inherent interest in it to care about causes like these because they don't understand how they're connected to the natural world, they don't experience it in their daily lives and thus don't know how these issues can affect them.

[@HamidMN]

What an amazing person.

[@mesumnaqvi3411]

Respect to this man, and the BBC!

[@lachlanmacarthur8992]

That guy is a legend.

[@millie6761]

What an amazing person. He's a hero. Thank you.

[@PrateekVarshney_PV]

That's really inspiring!! Hope BBC makes blue planet 2 available soon to everyone!

[@robertocoronel3704]

I can’t resist any video from BBC Earth if Sir David Attenborough is the one narrating it.

[@jayleedavies4104]

This is such a lovely video , makes me think humanity and the other wonders that live on our planet can have a chance with each other

[@rafftime9831]

I’m from trini and thank you sir for your service.

[@chanceharrington4375]

You are an amazing person David I'm sure you'll be blessed. Thanks

[@jinkies3466]

This man is a HERO.

[@thoriso1000]

An amazing human being. We appreciate your efforts

[@wherefancytakesme]

"Whoops" I love watching David Attenborough deal with animal bloopers so quietly.

[@snakebeing756]

Man this Dad is a pretty old guy but he still doing this wonderful work. Awesome guy.

[@heavensentshe6309]

Bless every living creature on this planet.

[@michealbreathnach2928]

Well done to Len Peter's and his associates. A great man.

[@yasminroberts9841]

Sir David was in Trinidad...damn...wish i would of gotten to meet him....I hope that this inspires us to continue to protect these animals

[@Tvn1787]

Big like! Keep going man. Dont surender! As long as we have people like you, humanity have a chance...

[@creativestudio8375]

Thanks to this dude who protects the turtles Salute!!

[@Oops4663]

Wow! Nature is beautiful. Thank you so much for teaching me!

[@SimonHarveysimongb]

I remember this time well and sailed in the Carribean in winters of 85,86,87 We even had a guest who bought a turtle from locals that came out to the yacht to sell us a turtle. We then released it back once the men had gone. Well done Len, brave and honest.

[@VixenAurora]

Thank goodness for people who care

[@Frediloc8]

The first scene almost looked like it was green screened, that turtle is so huge. Incredible.

[@firepraj]

you made me emotional buddy

[@donkaz9592]

Preservation of all animals should be international agreement with systems and financial support placed toward achieving this goal.

[@Warhero1171]

This man is a testament to the good that humans can become.

[@wjctted5255]

Such a beautiful piece.

[@unknown-fp3sy]

Great work man .God bless you.may God help you with this work

[@JaipreetMattu]

Amazing what this man has accomplished !

[@aadarshsaraf7959]

Love you man..!

[@FizWiz91]

This made me tear up

[@ruthieo54]

So encouraging!

[@BalajiBVarma]

Loved his work Even poachers converting to conservationists!! Excellent!!

[@benlapz9735]

Salute to you Len Peters 🌍

[@chickensoul6544]

I am from Trinidad and saw them laying their eggs and it’s a beautiful thing

[@EpicRevelations]

Len is the real MVP

[@sapguytheperson3459]

I love how he respects the turtles personal space by watching her give birth

[@brandonvilla2420]

Can't wait for blue planet 2 to come to the USA

[@alangaraabishek690]

Thank you sir you made my childhood.

[@balihang9839]

respect you sir

[@LadyJ_88]

Proof in the power of 1 voice. If you don't think you can make a difference, you're wrong

[@moonshadow2724]

Beautiful David Attenborough

[@chelsearackal9373]

Hey hey, much love going out to my home country Trinidad and Tobago.. xoxo ❤❤❤

[@domw585]

Simply fantastic..

[@mulderscully3707]

We must protect the planet. This is our only home for the next 5,000 thousand years.

[@alanjollysebastian3433]

Great person... great job...

[@marioarias1899]

Damm that guy is such a cool dude! Gives me hope in the world again

[@bokchoiman]

Amazing. There is hope for us yet.

[@lolstudio2760]

amazing work.

[@hamidkhan262]

Superb. God bless you.

[@joyeetabandyopadhyay3259]

A very beautiful animal🐢

[@theunknowgabby.2]

I love going to see them every year

[@nemosdiary8271]

Great job friend

[@rajusookram5475]

Greetings from Trinidad

[@walaasami7811]

God bless you.

[@daphnelu7]

Awesome job

[@andredabreau3696]

GREAT WORK TRINI PEEPS

[@brimwithadreamofclutchin5285]

Cheers to this people

Well done and the report is very convincing!!!👍

[@leona5359]

Why can't we all be like him? He sees the world how we all should. It's a gift and we are abusing it, taking it for granted. This needs to stop. There shouldn't have to be people protecting the turtles, they should already be safe. We need to act now and make this planet safe again.

[@fromanotherside2654]

Great work by locals

[@sokamori28]

God bless you, sir!

[@rnqtn]

I wonder what snapped. But never the less, this is pretty fascinating.

[@hanzifaction]

Good man thumbs up

[@6958921]

amazing, animals taking care of other animals

[@Ghostt028]

Awesome!

[@remliqa]

During my childhood we had leather back turtles nesting here in my country , we had one of the largest nesting population in the world at that time. Sadly they have all but extinct here , this year only one confirmed leatherback nest was sited ( the first one since 2010!).