January 2010 Enewsletter

Jan 29th, 2010

Dear

Happy New Year!  This month, read about a new trip to Costa Rica that we are offering, learn about hatchlings on our new web section on sea turtle life cycles, take action to protect turtles in Mexico, and get the highlights from recent blog posts.

Undiscovered Caribbean - The Best of Costa Rica

SEE Turtles has partnered with Wildland Adventures to offer a truly unique trip to the South Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.  Visit the turtle nesting beach in Gandoca, learn about Afro-Caribbean cooking and dancing, visit an indigenous reserve that protects iguanas, rappel a waterfall, and more!  This trip is run by Wildland Adventures, recently rated the top adventure outfitter in the world.  See the full itinerary here.

Price: $2,625 pp and up (not including airfare).  Dates from March to July.

$100 Discount on Island Hopping to Trinidad & Tobago Ends Feb 8th!

Time is running out for to sign up for our turtle expedition to Trinidad & Tobago.  Snorkel pristine reefs, see dozens of giant leatherbacks, and hike the rainforest on these wonderful Caribbean islands.  Learn more and contact us for registration instructions here.

Price $1,750 pp (before discount, not including airfare).  Dates from April to June.

Help Protect One of Mexico's Most Important Turtle Beaches

For years, developers have been trying to develop large scale resorts at Xcacel on the Yucatan Peninsula.  And for years conservationists have successfully fought them off, protecting the country's most important nesting beach for green and loggerhead turtles.  These brave people need help again, please add your name to those asking the Mexican government to protect this beach.

SEE Turtle Blog Highlights

Have you read our blog recently?  If not, you've missed articles on a website full of uplifting news, what makes Costa Ricans the world's happiest people, and highlights of our work in 2009.  Coming soon, highlights from a turtle and whale watching trip to Baja Mexico.  Come check it out and let us know what you are interested in hearing about.

As always, feel free to contact us with any questions!

-Brad Nahill

Director, SEE Turtles