Showing posts with label mexico ridley turtles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mexico ridley turtles. Show all posts

Friday, November 25, 2011

Ridley Turtles Thrive in Oaxaca, Mexico



The state of Oaxaca has a claim to fame with its “Escobilla” beach in Santa Maria Tonameca, Mexico - it is the site of one of the largest sea turtle nesting sites in the world. Take a look at MexicoToday for a video of this beautiful example of the rich biodiversity available in the region.

Over the past decade, Mexico has been working towards a sustainable and more eco-friendly nation and "the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas claims that two factors – patience and perseverance – are to credit for the survival of Ridley turtles."