We’ve been operating since 2019. During the season 2021/22 we welcomed our first international volunteers and interns. Our expenses for paying the local egg collectors are covered by the participation fees, by nest sponsorships and by donations from the german NGO <MSV Nicaragua>.
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2022
2023
2024
to be continued…
The 3 sea turtle species we work with
The main species found on Nicaragua’s Pacific Coast is the Olive Ridley Turtle (“Paslama”) and around 90 % of our nests originate from that species! Olive Ridleys are listed as <vulnerable> on a global scale by the IUCN Red List.
Their population is decreasing at an unknown rate; they are still quite abundant compared to other sea turtle populations but their eggs have been heavily commercialized in Nicaragua over the past decades with poaching levels reaching 100%.
From time to time we also get hold of nests from other species. These include the very rare, critically endangered Eastern Pacific Hawksbill Turtle and the uncommon Black Turtle, which is the Central American/Pacific variety of the Green Turtle.
7 things to consider before you volunteer with sea turtles
Here are 7 things you need to keep in mind when you want to volunteer with sea turtles. Valuable Tipps for aspiring sea turtle volunteers!
Highlights, Mysteries & First Times – What happened in 2024
It has been few weeks only since we shut down the 2024/25 MEMANTA season. So it is time to tell you guys about all the amazing things that have happened.I…
Challenges, Changes and Chances – What happened in 2023
Simply the fact that it’s 10 pm and I’m sitting at home in front of my laptop instead of working in the hatchery or walking on the beach shows that…
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