Sentences with phrase «protected sea turtles»

They also work to stop the illegal trade in internationally - protected sea turtles and rescue cows and water buffalo too old or injured to be kept by their previous owners.

To address the issue conservationists and government agencies have increased enforcement along with an effort to raise awareness in local communities of the importance of protecting sea turtles.

Recently declared a Wildlife Refuge, to protect the sea turtles who come to lay their eggs into the sand; this beach highlight of the year comes in March with the annual sandcastle contest is held.

From here further to the north are the quiet secluded beaches and the estuary of the Rio Bongo which has been recently declared a Wildlife Refuge to protect sea turtles who make their way to this place to lay their eggs in the sand.

As of 1963, Tortuguero became a protected sea turtle nesting sanctuary.

Troncones Bay just happens to be a sanctuary established by the Mexican government to protect sea turtles that lay their eggs along these magnificent white sandy beaches.

It is a sea turtle conservation initiated by the resort aiming to protect sea turtle eggs, increase hatching rates, increase their chance of surviving, and enabling them to strengthen before releasing them into the sea.

From stopping bottom trawling in sensitive habitat areas to protecting sea turtles from commercial fishing gear, our victories represent a new hope for the world's oceans.

For example, there's no progress in providing greater protection for environmentalists who work to protect sea turtles.

Congressman Lance also appreciates the importance of wildlife conservation, and has voted favorably on measures to protect sea turtles and sea otters, and cosponsored America's Wildlife Heritage Act.

What Should be Done to Protect Sea Turtles To protect sea turtles, many things could be done.

More on endangered sea turtles: Wondrous Sea Turtles (Slideshow) What You Can Do to Protect Sea Turtles Moonlight Walks on the Beach Can Be Perilous (For Sea Turtles)

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Wellfleet Bay conducts conservation science research and protects endangered, threatened, and at risk wildlife, including sea turtles, diamondback terrapins, coastal waterbirds, and Atlantic horseshoe crabs throughout the Outer Cape, and protects rare and iconic Cape Cod habitats on its 1,100 acre Sanctuary.

We are committed to working with the Government and communities to protect Madagascar's natural resources but it's a huge challenge when a single sea turtle can be sold at the same price as a fisherman's monthly income.»

Because the reproductive value is highest for sea turtles that have reached or are approaching maturity, management strategies protecting these life stages from human threats are critical.

Co-author Dr Matthew Witt from the Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI) at the University of Exeter added: «These findings further emphasize the regional and global importance of Gabon's nesting sea turtle populations and places the country in a better position to support and implement measures to protect them.»

«The good news is that the nesting habits of sea turtles do protect them from large - scale nest loss and make them more resilient to this kind of event.

Obama will visit the protected area on Sept. 1 to draw attention to the threat that climate change poses to oceans, traveling to Midway Atoll - a remote coral reef that was the site of a pivotal World War Two battle and is now known for its sea turtles, monk seals, and millions of seabirds.

«The results of our study have huge implications for better understanding early sea turtle survival and behavior, which may ultimately lead to new and innovative ways to further protect these imperiled animals,» said Mansfield.

NOAA Office of Protected Species Read the story of the green sea turtle and how and why it became endangered.

STSL, which is based in Gainesville, Florida, hopes that with this increased appreciation will come a desire to act in ways to help protect and preserve not only sea turtles, but all wildlife and native habitats.»

St. Francis Wolf Sanctuary: September 2012: 64 - 65 Houston Zoo, Saving the Orangutan: October 2012: 64 - 65 Saving the Lions: November 2012: 62 - 64 Saving Lives in Central America: December 2012: 60 - 61 Saving Sea Turtles: Jan / Feb 2013: 62 - 63 Saving the Borneo Elephants: March 2013: 64 - 65 Conservation Corner: April 2013: 64 - 65 Lowland Tapir Conservation Initiative: May 2013: 62 - 63 Conservation Corner: June 2013: 64 - 65 Protecting the Ethiopian Wolves: July 2013: 66 - 67 Saving Rhinos from Extinction: August 2013: 62 - 63 Saving Animals from Extinction: September 2013: 64 - 65 Conservation of the African Painted Dog: October 2013: 64 - 65 Conservation of Chimpanzees: November 2013: 64 - 65 Conserving Attwater's Prairie Chickens: December 2013: 64 - 65 Traveling to See Animals in the Wild with the Houston Zoo: Jan / Feb 2014: 64 - 65 Blue Billed Curassow Conservation: March 2014: 62 - 63 Houston Toad Conservation: May 2014: 60 - 61 Lion Conservation: June 2014: 58 - 61 Giant Armadillo Conservation Project in Brazil: July 2014: 58 - 59 Conserving the Gorillas: August 2014: 58 - 59

San Jose - Costa Rica's Capital Tortuguero National Park - 43,000 acres of tropical rainforests, canals and rivers Braulio Carrillo Park - with its famous cascading waterfalls Manuel Antonio National Park - home to the rare and playful squirrel monkey Escallonia Cloud Forest - also referred to as a fog forest Hanging Bridges - 6 suspension bridges winding through the tropical rainforest canopy Poás Volcano - with its mile - wide crater Arenal Volcano - with its softly glowing lava flow Costa Rica Rainforest Hike - with naturalist guides Aerial Tram Ride - glide along the rainforest canopy (a top tourist attraction) Green Turtle Research Station - created to protect Costa Rica's turtle nesting habitat, turtle eggs and young hatchlings Atlantic Turtle Nesting Beaches - witness young turtles race to the sea (during nesting season) Cano Palma Wildlife Reserve - with its mysterious reflecting waters Carara Biological Reserve - Also known as «River of Crocodiles» Visits to Pineapple, Banana & Coffee Plantations Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge - includes Rio Frio boat cruise

The beach is a protected space for sea turtles.

Monk seals or Ilio - holo - i - ka - uaua in Hawaiian are known to be especially nasty and while Hawaiian green sea turtles are mostly very docile, keep in mind that both are protected and endangered species.

Discover the park's diverse wildlife on a kayak expedition and a boat safari, and learn about local conservationists» efforts to protect the highly endangered green sea turtle.

This protected area has no less than: 360 different coral and 600 fish species, 11 sharks and 13 whales and dolphins, 6 sea turtles, mantas and nudibranchs.

In 2014, Sandos Hotels saw 64 protected nests, meaning 5,665 baby turtles found their way to the sea safely through this eco friendly program.

I recently visited CasaMagna Marriott Cancún Resort, where in conjunction with their adjacent property, the JW Marriott have implemented a sea turtle protection and release program that protects and preserves this endangered species.

Once the female turtle heads back to sea, the marine biologist or hotel employees will relocate the eggs to a protected area to ensure that nesting sea turtles go undisturbed.

The coral reefs of Akumal Bay provide a protected sanctuary that attracts six of the world's seven species of sea turtle.

Great snorkeling in a small protected bay with sea turtles at your door step!

If you want to swim with sea turtles, Bouillante and the protected reserve of Petite - Terre islet are must - does.

* The Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles are protected under the law.

Part of a protected marine park, the waters are home to an abundance of tropical sea life where you will see endless varieties of colourful fish, turtles, giant clams, starfish, shells, anemones, eels, sponges and many more incredible marine creatures.

Part of a protected marine park, the Green Island waters are home to an abundance of tropical sea life where you will see endless varieties of colourful fish, turtles, giant clams, starfish, shells, anemones, eels, sponges and many more incredible marine creatures.

According to the report, the robust population of juvenile sea turtles is a positive indicator of long - term health of the species as well as proof that a well - managed protected marine zone can produce positive results.

There are also sweeping views of an uninhabited barrier island across the inlet that is a protected nesting spot for loggerhead sea turtles.

Laganas is host to the annual migration of loggerhead sea turtles who come to lay their eggs on the protected beach watched over by teams of ecologists throughout the year.

According to a new study recently published in the journal Endangered Species Research, more than 1,000 young hawksbill sea turtles have been counted in the protected waters of Glover's Reef Atoll on the Belize Barrier Reef.

Each year from mid-spring through mid-autumn, a portion of the beach at The Ritz - Carlton, Cancun is transformed into a nature sanctuary where the collected eggs of nesting sea turtles are provided a safe and protected environment to incubate.

Experience close encounters with protected green sea turtles, race across the waves searching for dolphins, and snorkel the crystal waters of the world - famous Molokini Crater.

Discover an ocean - side paradise bordering a marine preserve that teems with colorful reef fish and protected species such as green sea turtles and spinner dolphins.

When you see the turtles, make sure you do not get too close for that photo shoot because the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle is a federally protected animal and they can not be handled or harassed in any way.

If you prefer, you could take a day trip to Costa Rica's most famous national park, the Manuel Antonio National Park, which is about 45 minutes away or you could visit the Playa Hermosa Wildlife Refuge, which protects the Olive Ridley sea turtles that come to nest here every year.

Numerous endangered species are protected within the boundaries of the BBRRS including; the West Indian manatee, the American crocodile and three species of sea turtle.

Pak Boulong is a local person who dedicated himself to conserve and start breeding turtles which are endangered and protected animals on the islands, He starts from eggs collected, and after hatching and the turtle babies are old enough and ready to start their new life on the open seas they are released, with many travelers who come to Gili Meno for this special occasion.

Conservation efforts to protect endangered sea turtles on the property.

The Hawaii Wildlife Fund sponsors a number of great volunteer programs on Maui, including activities that track and monitor hawksbill and green sea turtles in order to assess the population, protect nests, and assist injured creatures.

The nearby Barcelo Maya Beach Resort also protects its resident sea turtles and invites guests to observe them hatch each year.