Activists make a call for the protection of turtles in the Yucatan Peninsula
Animal conservation specialists have reminded people that, with the start of turtle nesting season in April, it is important to protect the beaches by avoiding heavy vehicles and fires, as these are preferred areas More...
WWF sea-turtle documentary is made in Mexico
MÉRIDA, MX.- The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced the making of the documentary “Sea Turtle, feats of a traveler” in which the main characters are the species recorded in Mexico. Jorge Rickards, More...
Of the seven species of sea turtles, three are listed as critically endangered
Sea turtles have been swimming the world’s oceans for more than 100 million years. Yet today the survival of these living relics from the era of dinosaurs is threatened. Of the seven species, three – More...
Chetumal seeks volunteers to monitor sea turtles in Mahahual
Those interested in participating as volunteers must register QUINTANA ROO, (June 07, 2021).- The “Áak Mahahual” Project is looking for volunteers to monitor and watch sea turtle nesting points, for a More...
Judge suspends construction of Grupo Posadas hotel in Chemuyil
The seventh district judge based in Cancun granted a definitive suspension in favor of environmentalists against the Grupo Posadas hotel project in the area of Chemuyil. On May 8, the judge granted a provisional More...
Turtles anticipate the nesting season in Quintana Roo
Prior to the official start of the sea turtle nesting season in Quintana Roo, on May 1, the first nests have already been reported on the beaches of the Playa del Carmen-Tulum corridor. The Akumal Ecological More...
Red tide devastating sea turtle population in Oaxaca, Mexico (VIDEO)
Oaxaca, Mexico.- Sick turtles are being temporarily removed from the ocean and placed on floaties and in shallow pools whilst they recover. According to officials, 292 sea turtles have already died. Autopsies on More...
New monitoring chips for sea turtles in Isla Mujeres
In addition to the 45 microchips placed before to maintain control and monitoring of the species of chelonians that are sheltered in the facilities of Tortugranja, the City of Isla Mujeres, in coordination with More...
Sea Turtle Festival in Tulum needs more social participation
“In 16 years of activities, the Sea Turtle Festival requires more social participation”, said organizers Leonel Gómez Nieto, of the civil association Flora, Fauna and Culture of Mexico, who also underlined More...
