During this first year of work, Tortugas Preciosas de Osa has generated a baseline of ecological information of the three species of sea turtles that nest in the area. This will be of great importance for monitoring the populations of these species and for decision-making for their conservation from now on.
By bridging communities, volunteer groups, ecolodges, educational institutions, and private companies in the area with this scientifically-based conservation effort, we are generating increased environmental awareness which serves the economic, social, and spiritual development of this region.
In this first year of work, the theft of nests and the predation by animals in Playa Preciosa decreased by more than 60%, so that at least 150 nests were rescued from being stolen or preyed upon. In addition to constant monitoring, this made it possible to ensure the birth and release of more than 21 thousand babies. These unprecedented numbers would not have been possible without
the work of our team, partners, volunteers and friends who have contributed tremendously in this great work.
Tortugas Preciosas de Osa has emerged as a “green classroom”, where anyone has access to a space for environmental education, natural history learning, volunteering and active work for the conservation of our most threatened species of sea turtles.