The 15 km of coastline we protect is patrolled daily for 6 months. Every day, turtle activity found on the beaches are counted and marked, differentiating the activities as to whether or not there is a nest. This data allows us to know the density and the nesting success rate of the turtles that visit our beaches.
Many of the nesting beaches do not have the most favourable conditions for nest incubation, low beach profile inclination, high density of cras and presence of vegetation among others. These factors generate a decrease in the success of nest incubation, as a compensatory measure many of the nests are translocated to a controlled incubation area guaranteeing the birth of the hatchlings and increasing their chances of reaching the sea successfully.
Collection of biometric data, identification of specimens through microchip marking, collection of nest data and general review of the individual’s condition. The increase of knowledge about them allows us to better understand their biology and ecology.
Many specimens disorient on land or fall from cliffs, so every beach is checked daily for lost turtles that are successfully returned to the sea.
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