{"id":20,"date":"2011-08-04T20:50:35","date_gmt":"2011-08-04T20:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogcozumel.com\/?p=20"},"modified":"2011-08-04T20:50:35","modified_gmt":"2011-08-04T20:50:35","slug":"turtle-nesting-season-well-underway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogcozumel.com\/?p=20","title":{"rendered":"Turtle Nesting Season Well Underway"},"content":{"rendered":"



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Cozumel is fortunate to play host to thousands of sea turtles coming
\nashore to nest each year.
\nDuring the nights of May through September, on the Eastern shore of
\nthe island, two species of sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs on
\nthe beaches of Cozumel.
<\/font><\/p>\n

The turtles, known as the loggerhead turtle (Careta careta or as they\u2019re commonly known caguamas<\/font>) and the green turtle (Chelonia mydas), generally lay
\nfrom 100-150 eggs and can nest up to 6 times in one season. Roughly 60
\ndays later, the young hatchlings emerge at the surface of the nest,
\ntypically at night when the temperatures are cooler, and immediately
\nhead for the ocean following the light reflected off of the water’s
\nsurface.
<\/font><\/p>\n

In addition, the bays and reefs of the Cozumel area are also
\nforaging areas where sea turtles such as hawksbill (Eretmochelys
\nimbricate) turtles and giant leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) turtles
\nhave been sighted swimming just offshore.<\/font><\/p>\n

Since the nesting season began this year, already over 600
\nnests have been identified. Of these nests 75 of them are loggerhead
\nturtles and 56 are from green
\nsea turtles. Volunteer brigades are patrolling the eastern side of the
\nisland from Mezcalito\u2019s down to the ecological reserve \u201cFaro
\nCelarain\u201d in search of nests. <\/font><\/p>\n

During the Cozumel nesting season, the City works in co-ordination with
\nlocal police and Federal armed forces to limit activity on the east side
\nat nights during turtle nesting season. In the evenings of nesting
\nseason, only the salvation program participants with specifically
\ndesignated biologists, interns, and volunteers are allowed to walk the
\nbeaches in search of nesting female turtles, turtle nests, and recent
\nhatchlings. Among their duties include the protecting and tagging of
\nfemales, the collection scientific data, the relocation of eggs to more
\nfavorable locations on the beach, and the release of hatchlings to the
\nsea. From the data collected, the salvation program is then able to
\ndetermine turtle hatching success, behavior, distribution, and
\npopulation.<\/p>\n

At this time there are essentially two turtle salvation efforts in progress:
\n<\/font>\n<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. The Parks and Museum Foundation’s Punta Sur Park Salvation Program<\/b>
    \n– This program began in 2000 and covers the beach area from the
    \nentrance of Punta Sur Park all the way to the south lighthouse. Since
    \naccess to the park is closed to the public at night, this program enjoys
    \nsignificant protection from poachers. This is a FOR PROFIT endeavor
    \nthat offers tours that are publicized through the Cozumel Museum.
    \nTickets for these excursions run about $50 per person and are sold
    \nthrough the Cozumel Museum downtown. <\/p>\n

    <\/font>\n<\/li>\n

  2. The City of San Miguel’s Volunteer Salvation Program<\/b>
    \n– This program began back in the late 1980’s and covers the beaches
    \nfrom Mezcalitos south to the Punta Sur Park entrance. What began as a
    \ngrassroots effort by a few citizens interested in turtle conservation,
    \neventually evolved into a small City funded program whereby the City
    \nrelied upon volunteers to do the nightly work, but were able to fund the
    \nsalaries of 2 biologists to supervise the sanctuary and the work of the
    \nvolunteers. For many years, no other funds were available to further
    \ndevelop the program or to provide supplies, gas or vehicles for the
    \nvolunteer groups working the beaches each night.
    \n<\/font><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How can you particpate?
    <\/font><\/p>\n

    Beginning with the 2006 season, in an attempt to generate more interest
    \nand increase awareness of Cozumel\u2019s turtle population, the Turtle
    \nSalvation Program\u2019s governing Committee of Brigades has made a provision
    \nto allow \u201cone time guests\u201d to participate in the Program provided these
    \nguests are supervised and work within the structure of a Brigade. <\/p>\n

    Those wanting to participate and work with a
    \nBrigade for 1 or 2 nights during their vacation stay must request
    \npermission in advance, be approved and be assigned to a Volunteer
    \nBrigade. <\/font>
    \n<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n

    <\/font><\/font> There are 2 ways to participate ~<\/p>\n

    Tourists visiting Cozumel or those living here who would like to work for an entire night (or morning) side by side with a turtle brigade <\/font>can do so during the sea turtle nesting season for a nominal donation per person June 1 through November 15th annually. <\/p>\n

    Tourists visiting Cozumel or those living here who would like to observe, learn and release baby turtles one night for a few hours with a turtle brigade can do so during the sea turtle nesting season for a nominal donation per person from June 1 through November 15th annually.  <\/font>
    <\/font><\/p>\n

    To make a request to participate or observe please visit
    <\/b><\/a>Turtle Brigade Participation Application or Observation Request Form<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

    NOTE: Requests are submitted to an approval process and are handled
    \non first-come, first-serve basis. Please allow 1 week for a response.<\/i><\/font>\n<\/p>\n

    Also, please remember to never take dogs to the other side
    \nof the island during the turtle nesting season (day or night).  Many dogs will dig holes and take out the eggs.  Also, the scent of
    \ndogs may discourage a female turtle to nest where she smells ‘predators’.
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