Monthly Archives: January 2009

Morning Patrol: Checking on Nests & Sea Turtle Hatchlings

Morning breaks, an explosion of pastel paints splashing up from the dark horizon. Within minutes low-slung clouds are trimmed in gold leaf and violet water licks the beach. Manuel and I have just arrived at the shore, emerged from the … Continue reading

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Night Patrol: Measuring & Tagging Sea Turtles

It’s the middle of the night and we walk in silence. Headlamps are off; our eyes have adjusted to the darkness. To the left, the rainforest silhouette rises to meet a star-studded horizon. On the right, the Pacific Ocean stretches … Continue reading

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