The Ministry of the Environment, through Coiba National Park, is monitoring the nesting of the green turtle (Chelonia mydas), with the objective of generating updated information on the behavior of the colony that uses this protected area as a breeding site. The information generated during this process is fundamental to identify population trends, guide management actions, and strengthen green turtle conservation strategies based on scientific evidence in one of the country's most important marine protected areas. Currently, park rangers and biologists from Coiba National Park are conducting nocturnal and diurnal patrols on the nesting beaches as part of the monitoring efforts for this species, which is key to the health of marine and coastal ecosystems. The monitoring includes the registration and marking of nesting females, the counting of nests, and the collection of biological data that allow for assessing the reproductive status of the population, as well as identifying patterns and potential threats that could affect its conservation. Simultaneously, and as part of an interinstitutional effort with the Coiba AIP Foundation and marine biology students from the International Maritime University of Panama, research lines are being developed focused on the characterization of the biophysical variables of the nesting beaches.
Monitoring of Green Turtle Nesting in Coiba National Park
Panama's Ministry of the Environment, via Coiba National Park, monitors green turtle nesting. Scientists are gathering data on colony behavior to assess population status and strengthen conservation efforts for this ecologically vital species.
