México: Activistas protegen y liberan crías de tortugas

In Nayarit, Mexico, a conservation program helps turtle hatchlings reach the Pacific Ocean. Initiated by Eric Jorgensen a decade ago, the program protects turtle nests from poaching by relocating eggs to a safe area. Over the years, the program has safeguarded thousands of nests and released tens of thousands of hatchlings. The initiative is now part of the Red Tortuguera network, expanding its impact across Nayarit.

What natural instinct guides the olive ridley turtles on the Mexican beach?

• Their natural instinct

• The sound of the ocean

• The direction of the wind

• The scent of the sand

Who initiated the turtle conservation program in Sayulita?

• A group of tourists

• Local fishermen

• The Mexican government

• Eric and Yodette Jorgensen

What action did volunteers take to protect turtle eggs?

• They relocated the eggs to a safe area

• They built fences around the nests

• They covered the nests with sand

• They marked the nests with flags

Approximately how many nests are protected each year by the conservation program?

• 200 to 300

• 100 to 200

• 400 to 500

• 300 to 400

What is the name of the association that the Sayulita turtle camp is part of?

• Nayarit Wildlife Network

• Red Tortuguera

• Ocean Protectors

• Turtle Guardians