Sea Turtles: A Perilous Journey to Survival, Between Human Threats and Hope for Conservation – 1

Meeting sea turtles: fascinating and fragile

In the diving world, encountering a sea turtle always evokes a special emotion, just like meeting cetaceans or other large pelagics. Ancient figures of our oceans, these extraordinary animals have traversed ages to still amaze us today. Yet, their survival is now severely tested. Fortunately, in the face of the colossal challenges they encounter, sea turtles can rely on their remarkable adaptability and the growing commitment of conservation actors: divers, scientists, associations – and even locals and fishermen. Despite a path strewn with obstacles, many concrete actions give hope.

To see: spectacular images of the « arribada » in Costa Rica

Remember those incredible images, widely shared on social media: filmed last year on the Costa Rica coast by a drone, they capture the magical spectacle of hundreds of turtles converging on Ostional beach, ready to lay their eggs during the famous « arribada. » The ballet of these silhouettes in emerald-colored water reminds us of how spectacular nature can be. To discover this impressive scene, head to this enlightening video.

Sea turtles under the constant threat of human activities

While these images might suggest abundance and the good health of turtle populations, the reality is much more complex. In all regions of the globe, sea turtles today face multiple dangers, almost entirely originating from our human activities.