PROGRAM – PLAYA CAHUITA

Carry out actions in Playa Grande, Cahuit

(cleaning, wooden signage, reforestation, signage …)

Data collection

(every day during the nesting and hatching season of Leatherback turtles, from February to August)

To understand the physical characteristics

of the nesting area of sea turtles in Playa Grande, Cahuita

Monitor the sea turtle nesting site

(day and night patrols)

Collect sea turtle nests and relocate them to the ex-situ hatchery for their conservation

(This monitoring program aims to relocate at least 50% of the nests of the different species under conservation).

Tagging of sea turtles

 All sea turtles that come to nest on the beach will be identified and tagged.

Release of Hatchlings

100% of the live hatchlings will be released on the beach, both those that emerge naturally and those found during the exhumations.

Implement actions that educate and raise awareness among community members.

Offer environmental education workshops and talks to schools in Cahuita and surrounding areas

RESULTS 2019–2024

False crawls
0
Nests saved
0
Nests poached
0
In situ nests
0

PLAYA GRANDE PROGRAM

Extension 6 Kms.
From Playa Grande to the mouth of Río Estrella
Status: Monitored beach
Species: Leatherback, Green, Hawksbill & Loggerhead

2024 Season

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