Our staff at Wild Canyon doesn't just organize, promote and book exciting vacation adventures—we live them. The Sea Turtle Release Program in Los Cabos showcases that adventurous spirit and attention to detail that keep fans constantly returning for action-packed holiday adventures in the popular Los Cabos–Baja vacation corridor. The sea turtle protection program is one of the greatest attractions for nature and wildlife enthusiasts who want more out of travel than just relaxing on a beach. That's why we teamed up with the EcoPlan nonprofit organization to chronicle one of the most fascinating hands-on experiences that ecology-minded tourists and their adventure-loving families can find anywhere on Earth.
Why the Sea Turtle Protection Program Is Needed
Sea turtles became endangered because of civilization's encroachment on their nesting environments, illegal poaching and fishing mishaps. Adult turtles nest and lay their eggs on land, and the baby sea turtles, after hatching, move to the sea because they're attracted to natural light over the horizon that reflects off the ocean's waves. Unfortunately, only about one out of 1,000 babies survives until adulthood because of predators that include birds, crabs, raccoons, dogs, aquatic predators and other threats that attack the eggs and hatchlings. Even adult sea turtles …show more content…
Once an ideal incubation spot was found, the experts constructed a pen to keep out predators like crabs that feed on the eggs and young hatchlings. It's necessary to choose a spot well above the high-tide line, and Hurricane Odile actually helped because it showed exactly how high the tide could get after a tropical storm. The area chosen for a nest must also be free of impromptu streams of water and
Why the Sea Turtle Protection Program Is Needed
Sea turtles became endangered because of civilization's encroachment on their nesting environments, illegal poaching and fishing mishaps. Adult turtles nest and lay their eggs on land, and the baby sea turtles, after hatching, move to the sea because they're attracted to natural light over the horizon that reflects off the ocean's waves. Unfortunately, only about one out of 1,000 babies survives until adulthood because of predators that include birds, crabs, raccoons, dogs, aquatic predators and other threats that attack the eggs and hatchlings. Even adult sea turtles …show more content…
Once an ideal incubation spot was found, the experts constructed a pen to keep out predators like crabs that feed on the eggs and young hatchlings. It's necessary to choose a spot well above the high-tide line, and Hurricane Odile actually helped because it showed exactly how high the tide could get after a tropical storm. The area chosen for a nest must also be free of impromptu streams of water and