Turtle Season Is Here
We are in turtle nesting season and we are pleased to inform you that we have nests already in Playa Tortugas (Jade Beach), South Akumal and Half Moon Bay. As of May 19 we are happy to announce we have 12 nests.
While that's good news about the nests, results are still pending on the cause of the baby turtles washing up sick and/or dying recently. We'll report definitive information about this when we can.
You can always Adopt a Turtle Baby, Nest or Family for yourself, or as a gift, for any occasion. For example, May 23 is World Turtle Day. We thank all those who adopted for Mother's Day gifts. Don't forget Dad—Father's Day is June 15! The U.S. tax-deductible donation includes a personalized Adoption Certificate, in whoever's name you want, and turtle photo cards, all mailed from the States, so they don't take very long to arrive. Proceeds help fund CEA's turtle protection program.
What You Can Do Help us to protect them:
Change the lights facing the beach areas to amber or red-colored bulbs; otherwise modify their direction so they light the inside of the property. Lights disorient the turtles.
If, for some reason, you have to walk on the beach at night, use amber or red light on your flashlight, illuminating your path only.
Do not leave objects (beach chairs, floats, kayaks, etc.) on the beach as they may obstruct the path of turtles climbing up to lay their eggs.
Do not make excessive noise at night from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. during nesting season (May through October). Noise frightens the turtles.
If you see a turtle arriving, making a nest or laying their eggs, do not approach her, shine a light on her, or take pictures with a flash. Please notify CEA staff of your observations.
When you visit the beaches, please pick up the garbage even if it is not yours. Help us to keep the beaches clean.
Visit the CEA site for more information:
http://ceakumal.org/ |
