Recent hawksbill turtle releases at two points on the continent, Chelem (Yucatan) and the San San Pond Sak National Park In Bocas del Toro, they have focused on the nesting season and on actions to ensure that more hatchlings reach the sea.
In both cases, the authorities stress that It is a critically endangered species and that these releases are part of a broader strategy of protection against threats such as loss of habitat, marine pollution and nest plundering.
Chelem (Yucatán): release of 350 hawksbill pups
On the Yucatan coast of Slam the liberation of 350 hawksbill turtle hatchlings on the seashore, carefully guided into the surf. Images of the event circulated quickly, reminding everyone that, in general, only a very small percentage—around 1%— reaches adulthood.
The impact on social networks was broad, highlighting the importance of respect the nesting season and allow beach guard teams to work without interference to maximize hatchling survival.
The authorities stressed that in Yucatan nesting season extends from april to october and that there is constant surveillance on the beaches. They also warned that damaging nests or disturbing turtles may lead to penalties in accordance with current regulations.
San San Pond Sak (Bocas del Toro): 12 hawksbill hatchlings at sea
In Panama, park rangers from the Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) they released 12 hawksbill turtle hatchlings at the San San Pond Sak National Park, in the province of Bocas del Toro, reaffirming the commitment to the protection of this species.
The protected area is recognized for its role as biodiversity refuge in the Panamanian Caribbean, with mangroves, wetlands, and key habitats for marine fauna, which support essential ecological processes in the turtles' life cycle.
The institution emphasizes that they persist threats such as habitat degradation, pollution and egg poachingIn this context, each release increases the population's chances of success, while highlighting the need to maintain and strengthen conservation efforts.
The temporal coincidence of these actions in Mexico and Panama demonstrates a coordinated response during the nesting season, with the participation of technical teams and social support, elements that are considered decisive in increasing the survival of hawksbill neonates in their first steps towards the ocean.
The releases in Chelem and San San Pond Sak, along with surveillance and public awareness, They seek to improve the options of the hawksbill turtle during a key period of the year, reinforcing that collaboration and respect for nesting beaches are decisive tools.
