The nesting season for leatherback turtles on the Caribbean Coast has begun. In the South Caribbean they generally come ashore to lay their eggs between April and July.

This generally happens at night on the more remote parts of the coast including Gandoca and in the Gandoca-Manzanillo reserve. If you do see a turtle on the beach do not approach her, stay far away, wear dark clothing and don't shine lights or use camera flashes. This critically endangered species needs all the help they can get.

Ha comenzado la temporada de anidamiento de las tortugas laúd en la costa del Caribe. En el Caribe Sur suelen desembarcar para desovar entre abril y julio.

Suele ocurrir de noche en las zonas más remotas de la costa, como Gandoca y la reserva de Gandoca-Manzanillo. Si ves una tortuga en la playa, no te acerques a ella, mantente alejado, lleva ropa oscura y no enciendas luces ni uses flashes. Esta especie en peligro crítico de extinción necesita toda la ayuda posible.

Mar 12 2025 For more information see our turtle page

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