Acapulco - Sea Turtle Release Program

12 years ago

While in Acapulco we visited a place that incubates, rears and releases green sea turtles, I think that's what they're called. Below are photos from the place.

If anyone can translate the banner, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

Incubation pen.

Hatchlings.

Adult turtle.

The release...a race to the sea. It's a tough job getting past the waves.

Beach where they were released.

I took lots of photos that day but very few came out. As was the case the entire trip. Something was wrong with my poor old camera ... sigh.

Jodi-

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suzieque
12 years ago
I would absolutely love to participate in that. Thanks for sharing!
nicole__
12 years ago
Translation: basically your gonna see or have an unforgettable experience. Help preserve/take care of the marine life.

Beautiful pics!
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mare_wbpa
12 years ago
Well Jodi, I only have one thing to say. The pictures that did come are are wonderful. I've enjoyed seeing all that you have posted. Maybe that was more than one thing.
Jodi_SoCal
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks for the translation Nicole. I knew it must say something important, there were pictures of turtle from Finding Nemo. :-)

Glad people are enjoying my photos. I'm in the process of buying my next camera as I type.

Jodi-
nicole__
12 years ago
Yep....Nemo turtles.:0)

Translation: Today....releasing turtles at 6:30 in the afternoon. Don't be late. Diviertet=have fun, so if you come, you'll have fun.

Which Canon camera are you buying?
Jodi_SoCal
Original Author
12 years ago
Which Canon camera am I gonna buy? ... the Panasonic Lumix FZ100. :-)

Do not want a DSLR at this point in my life but did want a camera with a hot shoe so I can start experimenting with off-camera lighting. A bridge super zoom fits my lifestyle right now. Later in life when I'm retired (assuming I survive the daily grind) I will be looking to dive deeper into photography with some serious equipment.

I've done my research by pouring over a number of sites (dpReview, StevesDigiCams, SnapSort, to name 3) and the FZ100 comes closest to my wish list within my budget (we have 3 remodel jobs going on at home). I really wanted a bridge camera with a larger sensor but certainly none in my price range with the ZoomX I'm looking for.

I had a chance to play with a FZ100 that belonged to an acquaintance on the cruise and talked to him at length about it. He has sent me to some great sites too, to read about it.

Even though I know it's not a Canon, I'm comfortable with my decision. And hopefully, I'll be happy. :-)

Jodi-
lydia1959
12 years ago
The baby turtles are too cute! What a great program!
Jodi_SoCal
Original Author
12 years ago
I should mention that there was an excursion we could have purchased on the ship that only went to the sea turtle release center, where you name and release a turtle yourself. It was something like $50 for that tour. I told DH that I liked turtles and all but that was a bit pricey for what they had to offer. So we bought the "Tropical Aviary and Botanical Garden" tour for about the same price. Below is a photo of me waiting for the tour group to gather and leave. The guy holding the sign was our guide. Even though he looks a little serious, he was amazing...and very funny!

So, we go on the Tropical Aviary part of the tour (the lagoon and river/canal pics I showed earlier) and the botanical garden portion (also posted pics) several miles away and then, just on a whim (probably an economically driven whim) we drop by the turtle release center (which was not on our itinerary) and given that tour. If you wanted to release a baby turtle into the sea, it cost $5 ... not $50! Three for the price of two, I like that kind of deal. We did get back later than planned but still have plenty of time to "enjoy" Acapulco which consisted of us shopping for makeup and good hair conditioner (which I forgot to pack). I swear, it's always something.

Jodi-

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