• Journey Mexico : Experiences : Sea Turtles

Sea Turtles

For generations, sea turtles have played a key role in Mexican culture in native coastal communities.  In addition, they have provided a significant part of the livelihood of a large number of coastal fishermen. In the past 20 years, a combination of factors, including unlimited exploitation, the low percentage of hatchlings which survive to adulthood, and environmental degradation, have resulted in the turtles becoming endangered in Mexico.  The Mexican Government in partnership with the NGO community and private businesses has been working hard to protect Mexican Sea Turtles through out the country.  There are currently sea turtle preservation programs on the Baja Peninsula and up and down the Pacific Coast that offer extraordinary up close experiences for interested travellers!  Hatchling releases, sea turtle monitoring, and open ocean sea turtle viewings allow us to witness these remarkable creatures in their natural habitat while ensuring their presence for generations to come.