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The photo above was taken by Jeff & Selina Humphrey during a CEA Turtle Walk on June 22, 2004. It was taken without a flash, illuminated by red-filtered light.
Sept. 8, 2004
Since the season began, 109 nests have been protected, with a total of 5,193 turtle hatchlings to date.
July 30, 2004 Click here to see photos from this years Turtle Program.
August 30, 2004 There are now 80 nests and 24 have hatched.
July 23, 2004
Currently there are 56 nests and 6 have hatched.
July 12, 2004
Currently there are 51 turtle nests. The first nest hatched 7/8/04.
June 30, 2004
To See the Sea
First and second graders from Tixcacalcupul, Yucatán came by bus to Akumal in June, to see the ocean for the first time. Mauricio Bautista of CEA helped organize activities for the children. They spent the day on the beach, enjoying the water, riding in the glass bottom boat and playing games designed to teach a bit of ecology. CEA would like to thank Ms. Laura Bush for providing a few beach palapas and especially a great lunch at Lol Ha restaurant. We hope the children enjoyed their first time at the sea and welcome them back always.
External tumors on green turtle of the coast of Isla Contoy, in northern Quintana Roo
Turtle Disease Studies
Currently Dr. Fernando Muñoz of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) in Mexico City and Dr. Thierry Work of the U.S Geological Survey National Wildlife Health Center of Hawaii, in conjunction with CEA’s Marine Turtle Program, are working in Akumal on a study to determine the presence of fibropapillomas in marine turtles in Akumal Bay, Half Moon Bay and Yal-kú Lagoon. Click here to read more about fibropapillomas.
Nesting updates
There are currently 50 nests in Akumal, 20 of which have been relocated to the nursery for their protection. The rest of the nests are distributed along Akumal’s beaches. We take this opportunity to say good-bye to Carol Stickrod, Melissa Landry and Marie Michaud, who have, with much enthusiasm and dedication, helped out as volunteers for the turtle program for the month of June.
The turtle in the photo above was rescued in Akumal, taken to Xcaret to be treated and released at Xcacel beach.
June 24, 2004 There are now 30 nests, 15 in the hatchery, 15 in local beaches.
June 21, 2004 Turtle Walk time has been changed; they now start at 8 PM at the CEA Center.
June 18, 2004 There are now 12 nests at the hatchery; one is the first green turtle nest of the season.
There are currently 15 additional nests along the local beaches.
June 15, 2004 Tips for making sure Akumal’s beaches are a place where a turtle would love to make her nest:- Turn out all outside lights that reach the beach, or at least change the bulbs to red or reddish-orange.
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Keep dogs and cats off the beach.
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Make sure that you keep noise and light to a minimum if you’re on the beach at night (no flashlights or cameras with flash, please).
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Drag your beach chairs up out of the way.
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Get plastic garbage to a bin.
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Respect the wondrous turtle as she makes her way ashore, digs her nest, lays her eggs and covers the nest, and finally crawls back to the sea.
June 7, 2004 Currently there are 18 turtle nests. Please be sure to help protect them and be careful walking the beach at night.
May 30, 2004 Many turtles have been seen swimming in the area. Currently there are 12 nests at Jade Beach and 3 at Half Moon Bay. Please help by making sure all outside lights are properly covered or turned off.
May 24, 2004 Turtle season is here! Currently there 11 turtle nests at Jade Beach and 3 at Half Moon Bay.
If you would like to join us on a turtle walk, please click here. If you are interested in helping our turtle program by adopting a baby turtle, mother turtle or turtle nest, please click here.
Visit our Want to Help section and click on Environmental Tips to learn more about protecting turtles, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System and the environment.
Turtle Protection Program
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