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Turtles splash around at Devil’s Hole

Green Turtles enjoy an afternoon swim at the old Devil’s Hole Aquarium. Opening in 1834 the aquarium was once the oldest tourist attraction on the island (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

The Devil’s Hole Aquarium in Smith’s, once an iconic attraction, may have fallen off the map – but the fish and turtles are still happily swimming at the sea-fed cave.

Although it is shuttered as a business, the tidal pool is home to many creatures, including green sea turtles, seen this week in a visit by The Royal Gazette.

The animals are a threatened species found in Bermuda waters.

True to its name, the deep hole left by a collapsed cave is filled with more than 30 feet of water, which comes through from South Shore.

During its heyday, visitors to the aquarium would lower bait from a walkway over the pool to feed its resident sea life.

Green Turtles enjoy an afternoon swim at the old Devil’s Hole Aquarium. Opening in 1834 the aquarium was once the oldest tourist attraction on the island (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
Green Turtles enjoy an afternoon swim at the old Devil’s Hole Aquarium. Opening in 1834 the aquarium was once the oldest tourist attraction on the island (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
Green Turtles enjoy a afternoon swim at the old Devils Hole Aquarium. Opening in 1834 the aquarium was once the oldest tourist attraction on the island. (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
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Published October 29, 2022 at 7:48 am (Updated October 29, 2022 at 7:48 am)

Turtles splash around at Devil’s Hole

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