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Background



Graphs Depicting the Decline of the Pacific Leatherback
October 17th, 2006
View and download graphs depicting the precipitous decline of leatherbacks in Malaysia, Costa Rica, and Mexico

Killing of Adult Sea Turtles in Central America
The killing of adult sea turtles, those that lay the eggs for generations of turtles to exist, has a serious and profound impact on populations.

Egg Poaching in Central America
The illegal and unsustainable poaching (stealing) of sea turtle eggs from their buried nests is one of the gravest threats that these magnificent creatures face.

The Critical Nesting Beaches of Central America
The sustainable egg harvesting program at Ostional, Costa Rica, managed by ADIO, the Ostional Community Development Association, has been described as one of the best examples of community-based sustainable development in the tropics.

The Sea Turtles of Central America
The Central American Eastern Pacific coast may have some of the most important nesting beaches for sea turtles in the world.



Sea Turtle Restoration Project • PO Box 370 • Forest Knolls, CA 94933, USA
Phone: +1 415 663 8590 • Fax: +1 415 663 9534 • info@seaturtles.org
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