OUR STRATEGIES

Tortugas Preciosas de Osa is dedicated to the biological monitoring of the populations of sea turtles that nest in the Osa Peninsula, and to the conservation of their nesting sites, which entails diminishing the human impact on their populations and contributing to the awareness of the importance of these species for the well-being of the local communities.

Morning & Night Patrols

Recording of nesting activity per species and beach Relocation of at-risk nests to our hatchery

Tagging of nesting females. Health assessment of nesting females

Sea Turtle Hatchery

At-risk nests complete their development here. They are protected against poachers and predation (92% hatching success). Provided with sun and shade areas for equal distribution of sexes

Hatchling Release

Release of hatchlings from our hatchery with volunteers and local and international visitors in scheduled events

Environmental Education

Local primary and high school students as well as national and international visitors come and learn actively about conservation of sea turtles

Coastal Restoration Beach Cleanups

Collection, germination and planting of native species of trees to restore sea turtle nesting sites degraded by anthropogenic activities

Campaigns to remove plastics and debris from the beaches of the Peninsula in collaboration with locals, volunteers and conservation organizations

Partnerships & Collaboration

Collaboration agreements with regional and international initiatives to join efforts for the conservation of sea turtles in our area of work.

We achieve these goals by collaborating with local people, community groups, and visitors who help us conduct sea turtle patrols, deter poachers, generate ecological information, and maintain our hatchery.

Our mission is to integrate research into and protection of sea turtles, while collaborating with and providing education to local communities, ultimately promoting the conservation of these critically endangered marine species.