Save the leatherbacks in Costa Rica

People have been asking me: What can I do to save the leatherback turtle from extinction?

Well there is one very concrete thing that you can do. Write an email or letter to the President of Costa Rica Dr. Oscar Arias and ask him to complete the land acquisition needed to finish the Las Baulas Park. This park is essential to protect the last major nesting colony of leatherback turtles in the eastern pacific. That is where the turtles started the Great Turtle Race. If the lands behind and around the beaches there are not acquired by the government foreign developers will build hotels and houses on that land and will drive away the turtles. Tamarindo used to have leatherbacks nesting there. Flamingo did as well. Now all they have is hotels, houses and people. So go to http://www.seaturtles.org/actionalertdetails.cfm?actionAlertID=126 and join the hundreds of scientists, conservationists and other people who have already joined the campaign. You can copy the url and place it in your browser. The turtle need your help now!

Thanks

Dr. Turtle