VOICED : El breve y peligroso camino de las tortugas recién nacidas hacia el océano en Panamá

The video discusses the release of turtles at Punta Chame, Panama, and the conservation efforts by volunteers at Tortubanks to protect the vulnerable turtle species. It covers the nesting and relocation of turtle eggs, the threats they face, and the importance of community involvement in conservation. The hatching season and the instinctual journey of turtles to the sea are also highlighted.

What is the primary role of volunteers like Sofía and Pilar at Tortubanks?

• To build turtle habitats

• To sell turtle eggs

• To protect turtle nests

• To fish for turtles

Why are olive ridley turtles considered vulnerable?

• They have a short lifespan

• They are immune to predators

• They are often caught accidentally during fishing

• They have a high reproduction rate

What is a common threat to turtle nests in the village?

• Predators like birds

• People digging up nests to eat or sell the eggs

• Lack of food for hatchlings

• Flooding from the sea

When does the hatching season for the turtles begin?

• In September

• In December

• In March

• In January

Why is it important for the turtles to make their way to the sea on their own?

• To recognize their natal beach for future reproduction

• To learn how to swim

• To avoid predators

• To find food immediately