La Tortuga Viva
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: Mexico
Organization / Project Name: La Tortuga Viva | ReSiMar
Website: https://www.resimar.org/
Email: latortugaviva@playaviva.com
Description: ReSiMar is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring the Juluchuca micro-watershed through regenerative, community-led conservation. At La Tortuga Viva we work to protect sea turtles from the moment they arrive on the beach until their hatchlings return to the sea. We conduct nightly patrols to locate and safeguard vulnerable nests, protect them from predators and poachers, and monitor the incubation process through to the release of the hatchlings. We also carry out environmental education activities to raise awareness among local communities and visitors about the importance of conserving these species.
Species of focus: Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea), Olive ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacea)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes
Primary Areas of Work: Nesting beach monitoring, Community development, Environmental education/community outreach, Beach protection
Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/_latortugaviva_/