Sandy Beach has become a natural sanctuary for sea turtle nesting, and the subsequent release of baby sea turtles into the Sea of Cortez. Following a nearly 2-month incubation period, on Oct. 2nd, the first release for 2021 saw 73 baby turtles make their way to the sea in front of Sonoran Spa along Sandy […]
All photos courtesy of and with permission of Tony Ballesteros. Aug. 18, 2021 On Wednesday, Aug. 18th, one hundred twenty turtle eggs were carefully removed from an area on Sandy Beach by marine biologist Itzel Cardenas Montes of Mayan Palace. Given the area’s high temperature, the artificial incubation process is meant to safeguard the eggs […]
By José Antonio Pérez – Photos: Tony Ballesteros This year, Puerto Peñasco had reports of nearly 700 sea turtle eggs collected from nests along area beaches, resulting in the release of 430 baby sea turtles for the season. Luis César García González, Coordinator of the Federal Maritime Land Zone (ZOFEMAT) detailed a 61% success rate […]