Michoacán prepares to release 1.8 million baby sea turtles; 27 nesting camps participate

Michoacán, Mexico, is preparing for a significant sea turtle release, with plans to set free 1.8 million hatchlings from 27 nesting camps along its coast. Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla announced the initiative, noting that while 1.7 million turtles were released in 2025, an estimated 5 million more are expected to hatch naturally.

During a visit to the Colola nesting site in Aquila, recognized as the "world capital of the black turtle," Ramírez Bedolla emphasized the crucial role of local communities, volunteers, and caretakers. These individuals are responsible for monitoring beaches, collecting eggs, and relocating nests to protected hatcheries for incubation and eventual release. The governor stressed the vital contribution of coastal communities to the conservation of these marine species.

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All of them participate in monitoring the beaches, locating turtles during nesting, collecting eggs and transferring nests to hatcheries for incubation and subsequent release; for this reason, he highlighted the importance of coastal communities in the conservation of these species.

The 27 nesting camps are spread across Lázaro Cárdenas, Aquila, and Coahuayana, with approximately 450 volunteers participating, according to the State Fishing Commission (Compesca). Michoacán serves as a habitat for three of the world's seven sea turtle species: the Olive Ridley, Leatherback, and Black Turtle.

Governor Ramírez Bedolla stated that this conservation strategy strengthens beach protection and safeguards one of Mexico's most emblematic biodiversity elements. He extended an invitation to tourists to experience this natural phenomenon and contribute to conservation efforts by adhering to guides' recommendations.

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With this strategy, the protection of beaches and the conservation of one of the most emblematic species of its biodiversity are strengthened, so he invited tourists to enjoy this natural spectacle and be part of its conservation by following the recommendations of the guides.