November 20, 2007
During November and December, millions of baby turtles are born in Oaxaca, Mexico and reach the ocean for first time.
video
http://www.javno.com/video.php?rbr=6479&l=en
Tens of thousands of baby turtles popped out of the sand and waddled toward the ocean at a Pacific beach in the Mexican province of Oaxaca.
The beach is an important breeding ground for Olive Ridley turtles, a species making a comeback after populations suffered
During November and December, millions of baby turtles are born here and
reach the ocean for first time.
More than twenty years ago the Mexican government implemented ecological plans to protect the sea turtle. Now locals earn money for protecting turtle nests and have permission to bring tourists to the beach during Olive Ridley arrivals and hatches.
In fact 'Turtle tourism' has become an important part of the local economy over the last five years.
During November and December, millions of baby turtles are born in Oaxaca, Mexico and reach the ocean for first time.
video
http://www.javno.com/video.php?rbr=6479&l=en
Tens of thousands of baby turtles popped out of the sand and waddled toward the ocean at a Pacific beach in the Mexican province of Oaxaca.
The beach is an important breeding ground for Olive Ridley turtles, a species making a comeback after populations suffered
During November and December, millions of baby turtles are born here and
reach the ocean for first time.
More than twenty years ago the Mexican government implemented ecological plans to protect the sea turtle. Now locals earn money for protecting turtle nests and have permission to bring tourists to the beach during Olive Ridley arrivals and hatches.
In fact 'Turtle tourism' has become an important part of the local economy over the last five years.