AZA-SAFE GRANT RECIPIENT

The coast of Tamaulipas provides important nesting habitat for Kemp’s ridley turtles, yet it is also highly developed and therefore experiences high levels of traffic on its beaches and in its waters. This project will use a 2020 AZA-SAFE SWOT grant to address threats to Kemp’s ridleys in Tamaulipas by targeting various stakeholders with educational talks and printed materials that address key issues including pollution, the consumption of turtle eggs, bycatch reduction technology, and nesting beach protection.