We are happy to report that the first turtles of the season have come ashore to nest and their eggs are now under guard in the corrals at The Royal Sands and The Royal Caribbean. To date we have 24 nests in Cancun with 2,870 eggs (21 green turtle and three hawksbill nests) and the number is expected to rise considerably in the coming weeks. Grand Residences also welcomed its first nesting turtle on June 25.Throughout the summer and into the fall, your dedicated security staff will be patrolling the beaches every night on the lookout for more nesting turtles.It takes between 45 and 60 days for the eggs to hatch so that means that we should be welcoming the first babies of the season during August. We will keep you posted! For turtle updates visit the Royal Resorts blog and our Facebook page.Sea turtles are protected by Mexican law and the rules for handling the adults, fragile eggs and hatchlings are now stricter than ever. If you see a nesting turtle on the beach, please watch from a distance, keep quiet and follow the instructions given by the security guards. Flash photography is prohibited and the only torches permitted are those with a special red bulb.If you are staying in a beachfront villa, please turn the terrace lights off and draw the curtains. Bright lights disorientate sea turtles.Help us keep the beaches and sea clean, plastic bags, fishing lines and nets, ring pulls and other garbage are lethal for turtles, birds and other marine creatures.If you take part in a turtle release, make sure that your nails are short and that you wash your hands before and after the event. Cigarette smoke and traces of sun tan oil, soap, hand lotion, insect repellent and any other chemical that you may have on your skin are harmful to the babies. Be very careful when releasing turtles, always supervise children and remember, no flash photography.The thrill and emotion of seeing these precious and tiny creatures scuttle towards the waves and wishing them Godspeed as they begin life at sea is an unforgettable experience.
Buy a Save the Sea Turtle T-shirt & Support ConservationYou can help protect the sea turtle and ecosystems in the Mexican Caribbean by purchasing a souvenir sea turtle t-shirt or cap from the Royal Resorts Gift Shop at The Royal Sands and The Royal Caribbean, and in the resort store at The Royal Haciendas. They are available in a variety of designs and sizes and a percentage of the sales proceeds will be donated to Royal Resorts Foundation conservation causes. www.royalresortsfoundation.org
