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Over 1,000 baby sea turtles released in Mexico

Original: More than 1,000 baby sea turtles were released into the ocean in El Ticuiz, Mexico, according to Andres Aguilar Mendoza, the municipal president of Coahuayana. “Taking care of the sea turtle is taking care of our heritage,” Aguilar Mendoza wrote.

More than 1,000 baby sea turtles were released into the ocean at El Ticuiz, in the municipality of Coahuayana, Mexico. Andres Aguilar Mendoza, the municipal president, announced the release and framed it as protecting local heritage, writing that caring for sea turtles means caring for the region's natural legacy. The event highlights ongoing community-led conservation efforts along Mexico's Pacific coast.

Why now: The local government's announcement of a large-scale turtle release is drawing attention as a feel-good conservation story.

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• More than 1,000 baby sea turtles were released into the ocean in El Ticuiz, Mexico, according to Andres Aguilar Mendoza, the municipal president of Coahuayana. “Taking care of the sea turtle is taking care of our heritage,” Aguilar Mendoza wrote. · Facebook

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