April Marks the Official Opening of Turtle Season.
One of CEA's most successful programs is the Turtle Protection Program, headed up by Rogelio Villavicencio. Each year he and a group of volunteers work to collect data and protect the turtles and their nests. John Cates, an ex-turtle volunteer, recently shared his experiences with us; click here to read all about it.

If you are interested in volunteering with the Turtle Protection Program please contact us. There are openings for volunteers for the month of May and from August through the end of the season.

Lethal Yellowing
For years the palms trees along the Maya Riviera have been dying because of Lethal Yellowing. There is now a possible cure. In February 2003 Seth Ramirez came to CEA and spoke about Lethal Yellowing. He has studied this disease and how it affects the palm trees for many years. To learn more about this, please click here.

Scientists Meet on Salt Water Intrusion and Coastal Aquifers II
Geoscientists specializing in the field of geohydrology, which studies the movement of underground water in the extensive cave systems that underlie much of the Yucatan Peninsula, met in Merida, Yucatan on March 31 through April 3. CEA Director, Dr. Charles Shaw, a geologist, attended the conference, which was sponsored jointly by nine organizations, including CEA. To read more about this click here

Attention CEA Members
CEA Members enjoy discounts at a variety of local businesses in and around Akumal. For many their membership pays for itself in one trip. Those savings just got better! Laura Bush announced that Hotel Akumal Caribe will now offer current CEA Members, who show their CEA Membership Card at check-in, a 10% discount on rooms. Be sure to let them know you are a CEA Member at the time you make the reservation. This offer does not apply to black-out dates and holidays. With offers like this you can't afford not to become a member or renew your membership. With deals like this you need to book your next trip now. Thanks Hotel Akumal Caribe for your continued support of CEA.

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