Endangered Marine Turtles in Junquillal - WWF Conservation Projects (sitios de interés)

The Junquillal community protects Leatherback turtle nests from poachers, stray dogs and beach erosion. Costa Rica. © WWF Central America / Gabriel Francia

Junquillal is one of the most important nesting beaches in Costa Rica for leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) and black turtles or Eastern Pacific green turtles (Chelonia mydas agassizii). WWF initiated a conservation project at the site in 2005 which aimed to help preserve both these endangered species. By involving the local community in conservation work, WWF hopes to raise environmental awareness and provide protection for the sea turtles.

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