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Sea Turtle Conservation Visitors Center FUNDAT

Writer's picture: Cari MackeyCari Mackey

Yesterday was a very big day in our little town because ofĀ our Sea Turtle Conservation Center - FUNDAT (FundaciĆ³n de Agua y Tierra (Foundation for Earth and Water)). They celebrated the Inauguration of their newly constructed visitors center! Started in 2011 by Jacinto Rodriguez, he and his team Diego and LeĆ­a,Ā haveĀ created an incredible conservation center that has released approximately 150,000 baby sea turtles and have come a long way since their dreams began.Ā 

With huge hearts, great desires to make a difference, and their tireless effortsĀ to help these ancient keystone species, FUNDAT has not only rescued disoriented female adult turtles, released baby sea turtles, and educated an entire town, they have inspired others to help and become involved in their mission:


"To developĀ programs that support the conservation of our local marineĀ coastal environment with a focus on sea turtle conservation through community development and awareness programs, volunteer programs, and leveraging our global conservation partners." Ā 


Their involvement in our community has created a consistent thread of conservation that has woven itsĀ way through our school classrooms,Ā into the mindset of our entire community, and enriched the experiences of global travelers.

Like all environmental projects, it takes support to manifest the visionĀ so we, along with other organizations like the Inter-American FoundationĀ - a U.S. government agency created by the U.S. Congress in 1969,Ā who invests in community-led development across Latin AmericaĀ and the Caribbean.


As an American, this makes me SO proud to see how programs based out ofĀ Ā Washington D.C. reach as far as our tiny community here in Mata Oscura and then to further see the positive impact it has had over the years since they have received the grant. YAY USA!!!! Of course, there were lots and lots of other supporters too likeĀ the ATP, APTSO, and private donors.

Yesterday, it all came together to honor the incredible efforts of this dedicated group of educators, scientists, and committed individuals to the conservation of Sea Turtles and theĀ environment. Myself, along with the Minister of Tourism - IvĆ”n Eskildsen, and the Queen of Turtles (awesome title if you ask me) MilenysĀ Atencio, were so honored to cut the ribbon at the Inauguration of their visitors center.

Our new visitors center needs you - a visitor! Come stay with us and be our guest of honor toĀ learn all about Sea Turtles and starting inĀ August, release hatchlings for their long lives in our great oceans.


Your Friends in Morrillo,

Cari and Ryan Mackey

Owners and Hosts

Morrillo Beach Eco Resort

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