Sea turtle conservation: a challenge that brings the region together
Costa Rica, a regional leader in sea turtle conservation, welcomed delegations from Colombia and Ecuador to share techniques, lessons learned, and commitments to strengthen the protection of sea turtles and their nesting beaches, fostering a more collaborative and effective regional conservation effort.
© Olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) hatchling heading toward the Pacific/Save the Blue Five
In October 2025, Costa Rica hosted a regional exchange on sea turtle management, where the Save the Blue Five project, in coordination with the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), brought together representatives from government institutions, coastal communities, and NGOs from Colombia, Ecuador, and Costa Rica.
As migratory species with significant transboundary movements, sea turtles require sustainable and coordinated measures among countries to ensure the effective conservation of their populations, which face common challenges such as climate change, habitat loss, and resource overexploitation.
© Observation of sea turtle hatcheries as part of the activities for field observation, technical exchange, and recognition of community, institutional, and scientific strategies/Save the Blue Five
This exchange strengthened capacities and learning in sustainable sea turtle population management, inter-institutional coordination, sustainable ecotourism, and participatory management on nesting beaches. These encounters are highly valuable for the region, as they promote knowledge sharing and best practices for the effective management of the species.
Protecting sea turtles means moving forward together toward a future where life returns, is reborn, and continues.
© Regional exchange participants visit the Camaronal National Wildlife Refuge as part of the learning journey/Save the Blue Five
- Country: Costa Rica
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Esteban Estrada
