Sea Turtle Conservation & Environmental Education

The beginning of a new sea turtle nesting season always brings a sense of excitement, hope, and responsibility. As the first turtles return to the beach, our team begins its nightly patrols, walking the shoreline in search of these remarkable animals and the opportunity to protect their nests. Each track in the sand tells a story, and every nest represents a new chance for life to reach the ocean.

Since the beginning of the season in july, we have recorded 84 nesting events. Among them, 16 were false crawls, where turtles came ashore but returned to the ocean without laying their eggs. Unfortunately, we also encountered 10 poached nests, a reminder of the threats sea turtles continue to face and why constant monitoring and protection are so important.

Thanks to our conservation efforts, 58 nests have already been rescued and protected. Eight nests were considered safe enough to remain in situ, where our team continues to monitor them in their original location. The other 50 nests were relocated to increase their chances of survival.

Of these relocated nests, eight were moved to safer areas of the beach, while 42 were transferred to our hatchery, where they can be closely monitored and protected until the hatchlings emerge. These actions help reduce the risks posed by poaching, coastal erosion, flooding, and other threats that can affect eggs during incubation.

These first results are more than numbers. They represent 58 opportunities for new life. Behind every protected nest are hours of nighttime patrols, careful work, and the commitment of our team, volunteers, and local partners.

As the season continues, we will keep walking the beach night after night, protecting nests, monitoring their development, and working to give every hatchling the best possible chance to reach the ocean.

The season has only just begun, and every nest protected today is a step toward a healthier ocean tomorrow. Thank you for walking this journey with us and making this work possible.