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MEMANTA
Peninsula Venecia, Chinandega, Nicaragua
Region Active
Central America
Conservation, ecotourism
2019
Activity
Turtles, Protection of marine life
Description
Sea turtle nests are a sought-after, commercialized resource in Nicaragua and some beaches see poaching rates as high as 100%. To overcome this problem, the young Memanta team have established a scientifically-run hatchery to give the population a chance for survival. They also work on habitat protection measures, and ecotourism, with volunteers engaged in the turtle conservation programme.
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