The JRC team responded quickly after authorities confiscated 10 green sea turtles and 138 eggs from poachers in Limón. The turtles were treated for injuries, including wounds from being tied and harpoon damage, and are now under the care of the veterinary team.

The JRC recently entered agreements with the Corredor Biológico de Talamanca Caribe, Ara Manzanillo Project, and Turtle Rescue Center. These collaborations focus on environmental initiatives, including the protection of wildlife and biodiversity. The Corredor Biológico, with 17 members, aims to safeguard the Biological Corridor. The Ara Manzanillo Project pioneers the reintroduction of the Great Green Macaw. Turtle Rescue Center in Cahuíta ensures sea turtle survival through community protection...

On Monday, July 17th, three majestic green sea turtles were joyfully released back into their natural habitat.

13 wounded green sea turtles arrived at Jaguar Rescue Center.

Three weeks ago a juvenile green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) was brough to the JRC after being found by coast guards on the beach in Limon, Costa Rica. This turtle was confiscated by the coast guards, who also helped to transport it to the JRC.

Brought by the coast guards; this hawksbill sea turtle came very weakly and suffers from a harpoon wound in her shell. Also, she had wounds in her fins because the people who harpooned her tied them, so she couldn´t move.

On June 29 this Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) was brought to the JRC from Cieneguita. This turtle was confiscated by the coast guards, who also helped to transport it to the JRC.

The two are now back where they both belong, happy day! A big thank you to SINAC and Cahuita National Park for letting us release them in this incredible park.

After spending one year with us she’s finally back where she belongs

Sunday, early in the morning, we received a call about a sea turtle being stuck between two palm trees without any chance of freeing herself.