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Dramatic videos of hundreds of turtle eggs scattered across Costa Rica's Ostional beach sparked concern this week, but wildlife officials say the nesting population remains healthy. The eggs were mostly from dry-season nests unlikely to hatch anyway.
Environmental officials in Costa Rica arrested two people trying to steal 125 endangered sea turtle eggs during a massive nesting event, showing how community-led conservation programs are protecting wildlife. The legal, controlled harvest program at Ostional Wildlife Refuge has locals guarding the beach alongside authorities. ##
More than 50 beaches and waterways across Costa Rica will welcome volunteers this Saturday for the country's sixth National Ocean Cleanup. The effort combines environmental action with a celebration of 30 years protecting coastal ecosystems.
A new wave of travelers is ditching sightseeing to become hands-on conservation workers, directly protecting endangered species from Costa Rica to Romania. These programs are turning vacations into powerful tools for saving wildlife and restoring damaged ecosystems.