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Mexico Seizes 5,730 Poached Olive Ridley Turtle Eggs at Playa La Escobilla

Burial of the non-viable eggs in a non-nesting zone marks the next phase of Mexico’s 2025–2026 marine turtle protection program.

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Overview

  • Profepa and Semar intercepted 5,730 olive ridley eggs poached from nests at Playa La Escobilla during July’s first arribada.
  • Poachers fled upon spotting authorities, abandoning sacks of eggs and leaving no suspects in custody.
  • Authorities confirmed none of the seized eggs remained viable for hatching.
  • The olive ridley turtle is classified as endangered under Mexico’s NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010 and CITES Appendix I, and fewer than 1% of hatchlings reach adulthood.
  • Profepa and Semarnat will sustain coastal patrols throughout the 2025–2026 turtle season to deter poaching and protect nesting grounds.