Platanitos Turtle Camp

January

We kicked off the year with the need to repair the quad bike. We supported the costs of parts and repairs for this essential vehicle, crucial for patrols.

• Salaries: $5,630
• Social benefits: $2,451
• Quad bike repair: $4,266
  TOTAL: $12,349

February

With the vehicle ready for action, we resumed fuel support starting this month.

• Salaries: $7,509
• Social benefits: $1,225
• Fuel: $6,000
  TOTAL $14,735

March

Even during the low season, this camp continues patrol activities due to the high nesting activity on its beaches. We continued supporting the staff with salaries and fuel.

• Salaries: $9,339
• Social benefits: $1,140
• Fuel: $3,000
  TOTAL: $13,480

April

Support for salaries and fuel remains in place.

• Salaries: $7,509
• Social benefits: $1,262
• Fuel: $3,000
  TOTAL: $11,773

May

From January to May 2023, we provided payroll support for a staff member working full-time at the camp. However, they decided to step down, making way for a new employee who started in May. This new worker is under contract until December 2023.

Additionally, in May, we made a significant donation of materials for the reconstruction of the incubation corral.

• Salaries: $8,428
• Social benefits: $1,224
• Fuel: $3,000
• Materials: $3,356
• Polycarbonate: $17,238
  TOTAL: $33,247

June

Support continues in preparation for the peak nesting season. Necessary preparations were made to operate with 100% of resources.

• Salaries: $5,362
• Social benefits: $1,262
• Fuel: $3,000
  TOTAL: $9,625

January

In 2022, 1000 Caguamas and Fundación por las Caguamas reaffirmed their commitment to Campamento Platanitos. Just like previous years, we took care of staff salaries and social benefits.

• Salaries: $5,984
• Social benefits: $2,713
  TOTAL: $8,697

February

• Salaries: $5,984
• Social benefits: $1,050
• Quad bike repair and parts: $10,433
  TOTAL $17,467

March

Campamento Tortuguero Platanitos is one of the few camps that operate year-round.

• Salaries: $7,146
• Social benefits: $3,284
• Fuel: $2,000
  TOTAL: $12,430

April

We committed to supporting salaries, fuel, and social benefits for the entire year.

• Salaries: $6,726
• Social benefits: $ 1,264
• Fuel: $2,000
  TOTAL: $9,990

May

Preparations began for the upcoming season starting in July.

• Salaries: $7,468
• Social benefits: $3,240
• Fuel: $2,000
• 10 pointed shovels: $2,770
• 2 posthole diggers: $1,484
• 1 roll of cyclone mesh: $3,854
• 1 bucket of paint: $1,580
• 1 gallon of white enamel: $749
• 1 gallon of black enamel: $749
• 2 liters of thinner: $108
• 10 brushes: $520
• Wood for the bridge: $4,830
  TOTAL: $29,352

June

We committed to covering additional fuel expenses in preparation for the peak nighttime patrol season.

• Salaries: $20,454
• Social benefits: $1,333
• Fuel: $6,500
  TOTAL: $28,287

July

The peak season has officially begun.

• Salaries: $14,936
• Social benefits: $1,200
  TOTAL: $16,136

August

• Salaries: $18,670
• Cargas sociales: $1,233
• Fuel: $9,000
  TOTAL: $28,903

September

We continued supporting salaries and fuel.

• Salaries: $9,355
• Social benefits $6,777
• Fuel $4,500
  TOTAL: $20,633

October

During the next few months, operating costs increase as temporary staff is needed. This month, Hurricane Roslyn caused some damage to the camp. However, the camp team managed to make timely repairs to minimize the loss of nests.

• Salaries: $22,527
• Social benefits $1,240
• Fuel $4,500
• • Quad bike repair $580
  TOTAL: $28,848

November

Support for temporary staff and fuel for high-season patrols continues.

• Salaries: $18,587
• Social benefits $4,461
• Fuel $4,500
  TOTAL: $27,548

December

We closed the year with solid results, a full team, and high spirits. Despite the quad bike running out of battery, the staff tirelessly continued patrolling.

• Salaries: $14,935
• Social benefits: $1,413
• Fuel: $2,500
• Quad bike battery: $1,549
  TOTAL: $20,398

TOTAL 2022: $248,689

January

In 2021, Campamento Tortuguero Platanitos demonstrated its resilience and continued its conservation work with the support of 1000 Caguamas and Fundación por las Caguamas. The year began with consistent support for staff salaries, a key aspect of keeping operations running.

• Salaries: $6,006
• Social benefits: $2,934
  TOTAL: $8,940

February

Additional support was provided this month for materials and tools necessary for maintenance at the camp.

• Salaries: $6,006
• Social benefits: $2,655
• Fuel: $3,000
• Supplies (tools, paint): $5,850
  TOTAL: $17,511

March

Preparations for the high nesting season were ongoing, with particular attention to ensuring adequate fuel for patrols and maintaining the facilities.

• Salaries: $6,896
• Social benefits: $2,355
• Fuel: $2,000
  TOTAL: $11,251

April

Operational costs remained steady, covering salaries, social benefits, and fuel.

• Salaries: $6,926
• Social benefits: $2,600
• Fuel: $2,000
  TOTAL: $11,526

May

Maintenance for the quad bike, an essential vehicle for patrols, was required this month.

• Salaries: $7,146
• Social benefits: $2,741
• Fuel: $2,000
• Quad bike repair: $3,000
  TOTAL: $14,887

June

Peak season preparations intensified as we entered the busiest period for sea turtle nesting.

• Salaries: $7,150
• Social benefits: $2,873
• Fuel: $3,000
  TOTAL: $13,023

July

The high nesting season began in full swing, requiring additional resources and staff.

• Salaries: $10,476
• Social benefits: $2,958
• Fuel: $4,000
  TOTAL: $17,434

August

With operations in full swing, additional fuel support was provided to facilitate nighttime patrols and ensure nests were secure.

• Salaries: $9,384
• Social benefits: $3,233
• Fuel: $6,000
  TOTAL: $18,617

September

Temporary staff joined to support the efforts during the peak season.

• Salaries: $11,256
• Social benefits: $2,679
• Fuel: $3,000
  TOTAL: $16,935

October

This month required special attention due to damage caused by storms, which necessitated repairs to the incubation corrals and other infrastructure.

• Salaries: $12,150
• Social benefits: $2,455
• Fuel: $4,000
• Repair materials: $7,843
  TOTAL: $26,448

November

High-season operations continued, with fuel and additional resources allocated to ensure success.

• Salaries: $10,342
• Social benefits: $2,987
• Fuel: $4,000
  TOTAL: $17,329

December

As the nesting season wrapped up, operations shifted to post-season activities like monitoring and maintenance.

• Salaries: $7,698
• Social benefits: $3,250
• Fuel: $2,000
  TOTAL: $12,948

2021 TOTAL: $206,849

January

2020 started with a commitment to maintaining year-round patrols and activities, ensuring that conservation efforts were not interrupted.

• Salaries: $6,256
• Social benefits: $2,778
  TOTAL: $9,034

February

Additional funds were allocated for fuel as preparations for the upcoming season began.

• Salaries: $6,256
• Social benefits: $2,600
• Fuel: $3,000
  TOTAL: $11,856

March

Maintenance of infrastructure and patrol vehicles was prioritized this month.

• Salaries: $6,926
• Social benefits: $2,874
• Fuel: $2,000
• Maintenance (repairs and tools): $4,548
  TOTAL: $16,348

April

Despite global challenges, conservation efforts continued with regular patrols and nest protection.

• Salaries: $6,896
• Social benefits: $2,600
• Fuel: $2,000
  TOTAL: $11,496

May

Quad bike maintenance and infrastructure repairs were necessary this month.

• Salaries: $7,146
• Social benefits: $2,555
• Fuel: $2,000
• Quad bike repairs: $5,855
  TOTAL: $17,556

June

Entering the peak season required increased resources for patrols and operations.

• Salaries: $7,894
• Social benefits: $2,742
• Fuel: $3,000
  TOTAL: $13,636

July

With the high nesting season in full swing, fuel and staff salaries dominated expenses.

• Salaries: $9,235
• Social benefits: $3,000
• Fuel: $4,000
  TOTAL: $16,235

August

The busiest month for nesting saw a surge in operational needs.

• Salaries: $10,473
• Social benefits: $3,452
• Fuel: $6,000
  TOTAL: $19,925

September

Temporary staff and additional resources were required to support patrols and ensure the security of nests.

• Salaries: $11,650
• Social benefits: $3,225
• Fuel: $3,000
  TOTAL: $17,875

October

Infrastructure repairs and maintenance were necessary due to damage caused by storms.

• Salaries: $12,100
• Social benefits: $2,955
• Fuel: $4,000
• Repair materials: $6,978
  TOTAL: $26,033

November

Operations began to wind down for the year, focusing on post-season activities.

• Salaries: $10,278
• Social benefits: $2,870
• Fuel: $3,000
  TOTAL: $16,148

December

The year concluded with essential repairs and preparations for the upcoming season.

• Salaries: $8,200
• Social benefits: $3,322
• Fuel: $2,000
  TOTAL: $13,522

2020 TOTAL: $199,664

Another year supporting Campamento Platanitos and their incredible work in sea turtle conservation across the 8 kilometers of beach they patrol daily.
Thanks to the caguamas you enjoy at 1000 Caguamas, this year we were able to donate $34,507. This amount was used to purchase construction materials for the incubation corral, as well as maintenance and repairs for the quad bike used for patrols. Additionally, we contributed $60,000 to cover the annual salary of the camp technician, who patrols the beach nightly to safeguard turtle nests.

• Construction materials for the corral: 4 polycarbonate sheets, shade mesh, PVC structure – $29,932
• Quad bike repairs and maintenance: $4,574
• Annual salary for the technician: $60,000
• TOTAL: $94,506

January–December

Caguama crew! We're thrilled to share that, for the third year in a row, we decided to continue supporting Campamento Platanitos.
This time, we once again contributed to the salary of the sea turtle technician, which amounts to $60,000. In addition, we were able to donate $60,009 for the purchase of shade mesh, which is used in the incubation corrals to reduce heat in the nests, allowing better control and increasing hatching rates.
We're also proud to share that we supported the camp with the donation of an Xtrem Rocky 200CC quad bike, which will be incredibly helpful for efficiently patrolling the 8 km of beach the camp monitors. This effort is crucial, as it increases the chances of protecting nests by up to 50%.

• Annual salary for the technician: $60,000
• Shade mesh for incubation corrals: $60,009
• Battery and paint for the quad bike: $1,994
• Xtrem Rocky 2017, 200CC quad bike: $22,390
• TOTAL: $144,393

January–December

Another year of collaborating with Campamento Platanitos!
This year, we took a big step toward professionalizing the work of those who protect sea turtles through an agreement with CONANP.
As part of this agreement, we committed to financially supporting Chano, a fantastic member of the local fishing cooperative. Thanks to the caguama crew, Chano can now do his work not only out of love for turtles but also while receiving a salary to support his family.
It's a huge honor to be the bridge between the crew enjoying their caguamas for a cause and those working for the cause.

• Annual salary for the technician: $60,000
• Operational materials and environmental education resources: $13,500

April–October

We're pleased to share with the entire caguama crew that we began an exciting new adventure with Campamento Platanitos in Nayarit, a partnership made possible through the Selva Negra Foundation, founded by the band Maná.
We took our first steps by helping with materials to repair patrol vehicles and purchasing coolers to safeguard the collected nests at this incredible camp.
It's worth highlighting that we had the honor of meeting Dr. Miguel Ángel Flores Peregrina, director of the sea turtle conservation program under CONANP in Nayarit.
We hope to collaborate on many more projects and years together!

• Vehicle repairs: $5,000
• Coolers: $38,292