Isla Mujeres, Mexico — Under the leadership of Municipal President Atenea Gómez Ricalde, the Isla Mujeres government has intensified efforts to protect sea turtle nests and ensure their preservation through the Directorate of Environment and Ecology and the Turtle Camp.
Jireth García, head of the Turtle Camp, confirmed the start of the hatching season with the birth of the first hawksbill sea turtles. She noted that since the beginning of the nesting season, teams have worked diligently to monitor and safeguard the beaches of Icaco, Media Luna, Bachilleres, and La Guadalupana, where permanent surveillance is maintained.
Nesting Data and Conservation Efforts
As of now, officials have recorded:
- 10 hawksbill turtle nests, protecting a total of 1,570 eggs.
- 59 loggerhead turtle nests, safeguarding 5,947 eggs.
- 80 white turtle nests, with 9,317 eggs under protection.
García emphasized that this year’s efforts not only strengthened surveillance and conservation measures but also established a dedicated and well-trained team to properly manage the nests.
Public Participation and Reporting
Residents and visitors are reminded that the direct reporting line, Tortucel, remains active at 998 490 2675 for sightings of turtles or nests, as well as any irregularities that may threaten the species.
Through coordinated actions, the Isla Mujeres municipal government reaffirms its commitment to marine conservation and environmental protection.
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