The scientific expedition that analyzes the 120,000 square-meter marine corridor between Isla del Coco (Costa Rica) and the Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) found something unpleasant that represents the reality of the seas: a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle entangled in miles of fishing line and trash.
Entities from Costa Rica and Ecuador came together to study migratory marine species between both islands. The bi-national objective, as in the case of the olive ridley turtle, is strengthening joint efforts to protect individuals who are in danger.
The Association Costa Rica Forever, the Pacific Foundation, and the Directorate of the Galapagos National Park and the Isla del Coco National Park are participating in the study with funding from the Waitt Foundation, the Shark Conservation Fund and the Helmsley Charitable Trust.