As one of the oldest living species
on the planet, sea turtles have been here over 100 million years and now
all eight species are either threatened or endangered. 
That’s
the bad news.
One species in particular, the critically endangered Kemps ridley, only nests on a single stretch of beach in Mexico. To protect these precious hatchlings, the Mexican Shrimp Council funds nesting camps that ensure this sea turtle population continues to grow.
In 1985, there were only 702 Kemps ridley nests. By the year 2000, the nesting population went up to 6,000 and produced 395,150 baby turtles that successfully made their way to the water. That’s the good news.
Besides keeping the hatchlings safe and sound, producers of Mexican Shrimp always use special equipment to make sure adult sea turtles stay free from cages and nets.
To find out all about the Kemps ridley sea turtle, including how you can help, go to www.oceantrust.org.
