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Tourists put these sea turtle nests at risk. Local Mexicans intervened, and now 3,200 hatchlings are swimming free
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Tourists put these sea turtle nests at risk. Local Mexicans intervened, and now 3,200 hatchlings are swimming free

On August 30, a Mexican nonprofit released around 3,200 baby sea turtles into the Gulf of Mexico, thanks to the dedicated efforts of Tortugas Fundación Yepez A.C. This organization, founded by Don Marcelino Yepez and his wife, has been working tirelessly for 59 years to protect these endangered creatures. After tourists endangered nesting turtles, patrols increased, and nests were moved to safer locations. It's heartwarming to see the community come together to ensure these little turtles can swim free and thrive.
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