Proyecto Todos Tortugueros, Todos Santos, Mexico

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Volunteers with Leatherback Ellie

Proyecto Todos Tortuguero's mission is to protect the endangered sea turtles who nest on the shores of the Eastern Pacific Ocean.  The project runs nightly egg rescue patrols, manages a hatchery, organizes beach clean-ups, and educates school aged children on environmental conservation.

The project is currently recruiting volunteers for the 2009-2010 nesting season. See below for details.

  • July- Jan:  Olive Ridley nesting
  • Oct- April: Leatherback nesting & Olive Ridley hatchlings
  • Dec- June:  Leatherback hatchlings

 
Volunteer Work with Leatherbacks in Todos Santos
Proyecto Todos Tortugueros is a unique project located near the tip of Baja California .  Using an invernadero or greenhouse to incubate Leatherback eggs October -April the group has successfully produced Leatherback hatchlings in a region where temperatures are too low to allow incubation naturally.  invernadero.jpgThe Leatherbacks that nest on these beaches were probably born in years with above average temperatures, or are traveling north from Los Cabos due to loss of habitat . The invernadero can raise the temperature up to six degrees celcius, and the group has produced viable hatchlings using this method.  The invernadero requires constant supervision monitoring temperatures, and nests. Volunteers are needed to run nightly patrols on ATV's, help identify nesting females and monitor temperatures in the invernadero October-April.  Once nests begin hatching, further supervision of the invernadero is needed mid December-May.
 
Olive Ridley nests which are laid after October 1 are also at risk due to the low temperatures in Todos Santos.  Therefore,  Olive Ridley eggs are also relocated into the invernadero after October 1. Last year, Olive Ridleys nested in Todos through February. 
If you are interested in volunteering during the 2009-2010 season please contact us at todostortugueros@live.com  

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     These Leatherback hatchlings born in the invernadero are comparable to hatchlings born naturally in warmer climates.  Without the invernadero, these hatchlings would never develop. 

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Meet Our Team Members
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           Elizabeth Gonzalez                             Francisco Cota
                   Lead Biologist                                            President 

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       Contact German                                 Contact  Francesca
         Biologist Technician                                            Field Coordinator
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                Roberto                                            Felipe
                        Biologist                                                  Field Technician
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                   Irene                                         Patricia
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                    Jorge                                         Tomas

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