Page 882 - Volume Challenge Cancun (Isla Mujares), Mexico - Project Idea

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Cheers

So glad you clarified the difference in their $30 and our $3. I was having a slight coronary!

December 28, 2016

I never realized how many didn't survive without help. Cool having the bracelets too! Great page!!

December 14, 2016

Wonderful conservation organization!

December 11, 2016

How cool! Love that you included the scans of the bracelets!

December 06, 2016

Oh boy! A turtle sanctuary! you visit some of the best places!

December 04, 2016

We went to a turtle sanctuary in the Caymans. I found it exciting and so educational. I guess I will have to put this one on my list of things to see in Cancun!!! The signage is wonderful. Love you put the wristbands on this. It makes your layout so personal.

December 02, 2016

I love turtles--am so enjoying these lo's.

December 01, 2016

Page 882 - Volume Challenge Cancun (Isla Mujares), Mexico

The Turtle Farm or Turtle Sanctuary is nestled on a small section of land off the west coast of Isla Mujeres. Visitors walk around indoor and outdoor pools to observe young turtles (from newly hatched up to one year of age). Expert guides educate guests about the turtles' stages of development and evolution of the species.

Since the creation of the center, tens of thousands of sea turtles have been released.

The Turtle Farm is located on the southern part of the island and is supported by Mexican government and depends heavily on private funds.

We learned several years ago that if the turtles hatch on the beach without human intervention, very few make it to the ocean or even past the first day. Estimates are that only 1-3% will survive. With the turtle preservations programs, it is estimated that as many 50% survive and live long healthy lives!

Since there are no seahorses in the sanctuary, only turtles, the seahorses on the building were odd to us.