Buckshot, Florence, Honey, Old Yellow and Submarine, who together weigh in at 2,274 pounds and total 175 years of age are the five breeder turtles Appleby is sponsoring for the 2010 calendar year.

The sponsorship will assist Boatswain Beach and the Cayman Turtle Farm in their role as a resource for marine conservation, research and education and allow Appleby to do its part in raising awareness of the plight of marine turtles and their habitats.

 “The community’s involvement in the conservation of sea turtles is a very important part of our work at Cayman Turtle Farm,” said Cayman Turtle Farm Curator of Terrestrial Exhibits and Education Programs Geddes Hislop.

“We are grateful that Appleby saw the value in sponsoring five breeder turtles and we hope that other businesses and individuals within the community will follow the example this firm has set.”

Appleby Cayman Managing Partner Huw Moses noted Appleby is conscious of the needs of the Cayman Islands community and environment.

“The sea turtle is a significant part of the history of these islands and it is important that initiatives such as the breeder turtle sponsorship program are sufficiently supported,” he said.

“Appleby is pleased to make this valuable contribution to the Cayman Turtle Farm and the Cayman Islands.”