SEA TURTLES OF COSTA RICA

For centuries, Sea Turtles have migrated to the shores of Costa Rica to nest on the same beaches where they were born. Ancient Mayans told of a Great Turtle Mother who guided them home each year to give life to the next generation. But now, these peaceful creatures have come under attack. After years of commercial fishing, ocean pollution, and poachers stealing their eggs, the sea turtles of Costa Rica are on the brink of extinction.  Populations once numbering in the hundreds of thousands have been reduced to only a few thousand today, and even those are dwindling fast. This may be our last chance to prevent a tragic and completely unnecessary environmental disaster.

The Leatherback Sea Turtle is the largest turtle and the largest living reptile in the world. Mother Sea Turtles travel thousands of miles to return to the beach where they were born to lay 80-100 eggs.

Videos

You must have the Flash player installed to watch the video.

Donate

Contribute to the Catch Conservation Fund online with check, credit card, or PayPal.  Please make checks Payable to The Catch Conservation Fund.
Mail to: 788 Holiday Rd. McCormick SC, 29835

Partners

Contact Us

The Catch Conservation Fund
788 Holiday Rd.
McCormick, SC 29835

1-800-392-1293
info@catchconservation.com