Tortugas Bahía Tambor

29/05/2026

We are all responsible, gracias a estos muchachos!
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06/05/2026

🐢🌴 As per new SINAC guidelines, we will be covering the hatchery with shade panels this June. We have found a good product, and it's even ON SALE right now! We've added it to our Wishlist, giving you more opportunity to help us prepare for our upcoming 10th Anniversary Season! 🥳🥳

👀👀 And stay on the lookout for our big "Work Weekend" in June! 🗓️🛠️

🐢🌴 Según las nuevas directrices de SINAC, cubriremos la incubadora con paneles de sombra este junio. Hemos encontrado un buen producto, ¡y ahora mismo está en oferta! Lo hemos añadido a nuestra lista de deseos, para que tengas más oportunidades de ayudarnos a prepararnos para nuestra próxima temporada del 10.º aniversario.🥳🥳

👀👀 ¡Y no te pierdas nuestro gran fin de semana de trabajo en junio! 🗓️🛠️

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02/05/2026

Forget everything you thought you knew about the fate of green sea turtles – because something truly amazing just happened!

These majestic creatures, once symbols of vulnerability, have officially been downgraded from 'Endangered' to 'Least Concern' on the IUCN Red List. This isn't just a technical classification change; it’s the incredible outcome of a staggering 28% global population rebound! Think about that: in a world where we often hear grim environmental news, an entire species has managed to pull back from the brink. It means that decades of tireless conservation efforts – from protecting crucial nesting beaches and combating poaching to reducing fishing bycatch – are truly paying off in a monumental way. It's proof that focused human intervention can make an *outtstanding* difference for wildlife!

Isn't this the kind of news we all need more of? 💚 Drop a comment if this made your day!

28/04/2026

🥹🥹 The list has been fulfilled thanks to a very kind and supportive donor. Thanks, Kara and Zach...your support from afar is incredible! 🥹🥹

🐢🐢 Can you believe it's only 64 days until our first patrol of the 2026 season!?!? 🐢🐢

We're preparing the hatchery for the upcoming season, and we've made a list of the "consumables" that we are in need of. Items purchased from our Amazon Wishlist will be shipped to the US for pickup at the end of May.

We love to say "our bucket fills drop by drop" but in this case our Cart is filled "one click at a time." What can you hit "Add to Cart" on to help make this season a success?

22/04/2026

The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970 in response to a massive oil spill off the Pacific Coast of southern California. Twenty years later, in 1990, the environmental movement spread globally. Now, 56 years later, over 1 BILLION people participate in Earth Day activities in over 190 countries across the globe.

As we enter our 10th year as Tambor Bay Turtles, it is vital to recognize all the work that has been done on the southern Nicoya Peninsula by volunteers from all over the world. Today, and every day, there are many organizations that dedicate their time, efforts, and energy to protect the distinctly unique place we call home. From the profound arribadas in Ostional, to the magical bioluminescent bays in Paquera, the biological corridor we share space with is truly special...and deserves to be protected.

We would like to recognize and thank these incredible organizations that help make our tiny piece of the globe so amazing:
Karen Mogensen Reserve
Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve
Curu Wildlife Refuge
CIRENAS
ASVO Montezuma
Tortugas Bahia Tambor
Wild Sun Rescue Center
AsoProLapa
Ostional Wildlife Refuge
Nicoya Peninsula Waterkeepers
AMPR Paquera
Guanavista/ Nosara Green
Guardianes de la Naturaleza
Asepaleco
Amigos de los Arboles
Macaw Recovery Network
Romelia National Wildlife Refuge
Nicoya Peninsula Birdwatching
Nicoya Peninsula Foundation
CBP: Corredor Biológico Peninsular
Eden Project

How many of these wonderful organizations did you know about? Did we forget anyone? Who do you support with your time or finances? Let us know in the comments below!

If you'd like to help support Tambor Bay Turtles, check out the newest Vacation Package Giveaway. A $25 donation enters you to win a 7 night stay with 3 excursions in this incredible place we get to call HOME. (See link for more details)

7 Night Tropical Beach Vacation for 2 Adults with Excursions!

19/04/2026

Protests are being planned in Costa Rica after authorization was granted to cut up to 700 trees for the first phase of the Bahía Papagayo project in Playa Panamá.

Activists say the environmental impact could reach far beyond that number and are calling for public demonstrations as the legal fight continues.

Read the full story: https://ticotimes.net/2026/04/17/costa-rica-protests-planned-over-tree-cutting-for-bahia-papagayo-project

18/04/2026

Wait, what? That's not a baby sea turtle!!

On a recent trip north to Pittsburgh, our Director Nicole was enjoying a nice evening watching her friend play guitar at a creekside brewpub. Suddenly, she heard him call her name over the microphone--asking her to come up to the stage area?!?!

As she approached, he pointed to the ground and said, "You know what to do with that, right?!"

Suddenly, she saw this tiny little guy scurrying across the floor! She quickly scooped him up and took him as far away from the light as possible, setting him among the plants that lined the creek. He was much smaller than the Lora hatchlings we see, caked with mud from his ground nest, with sharp little claws and a long pointy tail.

Can anyone guess what kind of turtle it was??

(Note: We understand that it would have been better to have gloves on to rescue this little guy--but sometimes you have to make a quick judgement call and do what you think is best. We're just happy to know this little guy made it safe to the water!)

14/04/2026

Floating plastic bags drift with currents and mimic the movement and appearance of jellyfish, triggering sea turtles' predatory instincts. Research indicates that sea turtles consume plastic at alarming rates, with some studies showing they ingest plastic 62% of the time they encounter it while hunting for food. Unlike jellyfish, which digest easily, plastic creates physical obstructions that the turtles cannot regurgitate, often resulting in a slow, painful death.

Learn more ➡ https://savetheseaturtle.org/

09/04/2026

Or any beach for that matter.
Todas las playas.