Cracking down on poaching with 3D-printed fake turtle eggs

The video explores a conservation effort in Costa Rica to protect sea turtles from poaching. Conservationists use 3D printed decoy eggs with GPS trackers to monitor poaching activities. The project, led by Paso Pacifico, aims to gather data on poaching routes and networks. Community involvement, especially educating the youth, is emphasized to ensure long-term conservation success. The initiative highlights the challenges sea turtles face and innovative solutions to combat poaching.

What is one of the main threats to sea turtle survival mentioned in the video?

• Human encroachment and poaching

• Pollution in the ocean

• Climate change

• Predation by other animals

What innovative method is being used to track poachers of sea turtle eggs?

• Satellite imagery

• 3D printed decoy eggs with GPS trackers

• Underwater sensors

• Drones with cameras

Who developed the 3D printed decoy eggs?

• Marlon Mora Vargas

• Lisa Gonzalez

• Helen Pheasey

• Kim Williams Guillen

What is the role of Helen Pheasey in the project?

• She tracks the poachers using drones

• She educates local communities

• She plants the decoy eggs on beaches

• She paints the decoy eggs

What mixed feelings do conservationists experience when the decoy eggs are moved?

• Joy and sadness

• Relief and anxiety

• Excitement and disappointment

• Hope and fear

Why is community involvement crucial in sea turtle conservation?

• It helps reduce the cost of conservation efforts

• It ensures the sustainability of conservation projects

• It provides more data for scientific research

• It helps in changing cultural practices and educating the next generation

What is the ultimate goal of the conservationists as mentioned in the video?

• To increase the number of sea turtles worldwide

• To make sea turtles a protected species globally

• To completely stop poaching activities

• To save sea turtles through community and technological efforts