Friday 7 October 2022, 15:31
Turtle Rescue Cahuita results 2022
The turtle season in Costa Rica is approaching the end of the year, which is why Turtle Rescue Cahuita show their results.
23 nests of the leatherback turtle have been rescued and 3 nests of the hawksbill sea turtle and 3 of the green sea turtle. 2,412 eggs have been preserved and 967 baby turtles have been released. Also 3 adult turtles were released from the hands of poachers. In addition, the donations allowed Cahuita to purchase an ATV with trailer that helps with beach clean-up, sand transport, reforestation, equipment transportation, and more.
Also, 7 beach and river clean-ups have been held together with various organizations and the local population and they have made a special turtle movie for children.
According to Cahuita, 2022 was a year filled with a lot of poaching and the hope is that next year the results will be better.