Boca de Tomates Turtle Camp

June – July

Just like six other camps in Jalisco and Nayarit, Boca de Tomates received a complete kit to help organize and professionalize its operations. These materials were given to the camp leaders and designed not only to make their work more efficient but also to reduce the environmental impact of their activities.

• 10 Long-sleeve shirts: $1,102
• 14 Mesh caps: $568
• 100 Nest markers: $1,740
• 25 Collection bags: $725
• Canvas signage: $752
• Rigid signage: $665

TOTAL $5,552

February

The year started with exciting news and new challenges. With an increase in the number of nests collected, Boca de Tomates requested a tent structure to house a new incubation shelter. This addition ensures that the coolers used for safeguarding the nests are kept in optimal condition.

• Tent, salary, and insurance for the biologist in charge:s $27,460

January

We kicked off 2014 with a fresh approach: instead of spreading resources thin, we decided to dedicate our efforts to a single camp for the entire year to make a more noticeable impact. Boca de Tomates was chosen for its high nesting activity and lack of external support or income. We started strong by providing a brand-new quad bike for patrolling the beach and collecting nests more efficiently—a massive milestone for 1000 Caguamas and the entire community that makes our mission possible.

• Quad bike: $26,999

August

Amid the nesting season, the camp needed additional space to safeguard collected nests. To address this, we donated a set of coolers, which not only ensured higher hatching success rates but also conserved space in the camp’s nurseries.

• 300 Coolers: $15,136

July

With immense pride, we announced the very first 1000 Caguamas donation, made possible by the sale of the first 1,000 caguamas at your favorite caguamería.

Donation: $5,000, used to support the Boca de Tomates turtle camp. This included:

• Metal mesh and cutting tools to create small enclosures that keep baby turtles in one spot after hatching, making it easier to observe, study, and release them.
• Gasoline vouchers for beach patrols.
• Special mesh to protect the camp’s nurseries from predators and the sun.

We also had the honor of meeting Catherine Heart, Ph.D., a marine turtle conservationist and member of the Nayarit and Jalisco Turtle Network (AC).

• Gasoline vouchers: $2,000
• Metal mesh and tools: $3,000
  

TOTAL: $5,000