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Mexico’s Turtle Sanctuary Legacy | Mexico News
Mexico’s coastlines are a global beacon for sea turtle conservation, with roots stretching back to the 1960s and a major turning point in 1990 when commercial hunting was banned. Now home to seven of the world’s eight sea turtle species—including two that nest only here—Mexico has transformed former fishing towns into thriving ecotourism hubs like Mazunte. Volunteers and organizations, including Vida Millenaria led by beloved “Papá Tortuga” Fernando Manzano since 1974, camp by beaches to protect nests and guide hatchlings to safety. One Oaxaca region alone saw 34 million olive ridleys hatch…
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