Over 6.7 million baby sea turtles released in Mexico's Michoacán

Michoacán's coastline has become a crucial sanctuary for marine life, with the state government announcing the successful release of over 6.7 million baby sea turtles into the Pacific Ocean. This significant conservation milestone was achieved during the most recent season, protecting endangered species including the olive ridley, black sea turtle, and leatherback.

The state's Commission for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles (Compesca) actively managed 25 turtle camps spread across Lázaro Cárdenas, Aquila, and Coahuayana. These camps safeguarded 25,584 nests, leading to the release of nearly 1.7 million hatchlings. When combined with an estimated 5 million turtles that hatched naturally on protected beaches, the total number of young turtles entering the ocean reached over 6.7 million.

Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla emphasized his administration's dedication to protecting the state's flora and fauna. He noted that conservation efforts extend along more than 200 kilometers of coastline, aiming to preserve vital coastal ecosystems and the species they support. The success of these programs is attributed to the coordinated efforts of Compesca and over 650 volunteers who conduct surveillance, monitor nests, and facilitate hatchling releases.

Looking ahead, the state plans to strengthen collaborations with coastal communities, turtle camps, and government agencies for the 2026-2027 season. This includes partnerships with the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples and the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas to enhance conservation initiatives for these vulnerable marine creatures.

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When they say that we only paint axolotls, it is deliberately hiding the work we do to conserve them. Those who claim we only paint are misinforming or are misinformed; they manipulate or are manipulated. Or they simply lie to discredit the work of our government.