According to recent figures, volunteers and staff have identified and marked a whopping 975 nests so far.  eggs take about two months of incubate, depending on the species, meaning turtle hatchlings should be ready by August.  If you’re interesting in assisting in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Biologist Rafael Chacon, is conducting informative presentations as to how you can help the turtles during their nesting season.  Starting at 8:30 pm at the Environmental Interpretation Park, or Centoe, on Av. 65.  The presentation is approximately 3 hours in length, followed by the visit to the windward side of the island, at night, to assist.  Advanced reservations are required.  A contribution, which goes directly to the turtle program, of $55usd for adults and $30usd for children up to 13 years of age is requested.  Children under the age of 5 are free.  Please contact the Department of Ecology at 872 5795 to reserve spaces or ask about a group rate.

 

This story originally appeared in the weekly Cozumel 4 You NEWS – the island’s number one source of positive information about our island!  Be sure and subscribe to the weekly NEWS to find out all the island events!…

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