We are part of a group of leaders focused on the conservation of sea turtles for over 55 years. We work to transform the problematics that exist in the world and its ecosystems. The actions we carry out are designed to benefit the 5 species of sea turtles that arrive on our coast to nest each year, as well as their habitat, both on land and in the ocean. Our goal is for these species to prevail on this planet for generations to come.
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The pioneers of sea turtle conservation in Veracruz: |
Don Marcelino Yepes Montes and
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Ricardo Yepes GerónFounding Director of Fundación Yepez A.C.
The general director, Ricardo Yepes Gerón, worked with sea turtles his entire life, side by side with his parents. After the passing away of Don Marcelino he made the decision to continue with the legacy together with his mother and siblings, and has been dedicating his life to saving the local sea turtle species from extinction. Ricardo Yepes is also the president of the Local Comittee of Clean Beaches of Nautla, Tecolutla and Vega de Alatorre, proudly achieving the first "Blue Flag" conservation beach in the Gulf of Mexico.
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