Isla Mujeres Turtle Camp Protects 1,100 Nests

Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo — The Isla Mujeres Turtle Camp reported a successful sea turtle protection season, with 1,100 nests protected and 121,431 eggs safeguarded, allowing 98,122 hatchlings to begin their journey to the sea. These results were announced by the Isla Mujeres Government, led by Municipal President Atenea Gómez Ricalde, as part of the annual work presentation to the State Committee for the Protection, Conservation and Management of Sea Turtles.

Through the Directorate of Environment and Ecology, actions were strengthened to protect the species that arrive annually on the island’s beaches. The Director of Environment and Ecology, Yamira Yaneth Ruiz Noh, explained that the season consolidated monitoring and safeguarding practices that strengthened the survival of sea turtles.

She noted that each protected nest and each released hatchling represented an important advance in conservation, resulting from coordinated work between specialized personnel, volunteers, and the island community.

The island mayor recognized the work of the turtle conservation group, whose constant effort, nighttime accompaniment, and dedication made it possible to safeguard nests throughout the entire season. She stated that their work represented an example of community commitment and a demonstration of the affection the population maintains for the island’s nature.

Although the season has concluded, the Isla Mujeres Government will carry out releases corresponding to the last nests under protection. Finally, citizens were called upon to continue participating in sea turtle conservation as part of a shared responsibility to consolidate a sustainable future for Isla Mujeres.