One of the most notable efforts made towards the conservation of sea life, is the protection of the endangered sea turtles (tortuga marina). To aid in the conservation, several government institutions and NGOs have joined in this effort in the area of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. From May to September, the Golfina, Laud and Carey species of turtles build their nests on the shores of Guerrero, to which volunteers then collect the eggs for the protection of them. Some hotels organize special events in which the small turtles are freed into the ocean, so don’t forget to ask at your hotel if this is something that they do.
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