Jairo Mora Sandoval (March 22, 1987 - May 31, 2013) was a Costa Rican environmentalist who was murdered on May 31, 2013, while attempting to protect leatherback turtle nests. Sea turtles are protected by law in Costa Rica, yet poaching remains common. Locals take eggs, which are believed to be an aphrodisiac, and sell them on the black market. The egg trade has been linked to illegal drug trafficking and violence. Environmentalists working in Limón say they are often threatened for trying to protect the eggs. Jairo Mora was one such environmentalist working in the area. Jairo had asked for protection and action from local authorities to stop the poaching, but it didn't work. On Thursday, May 30, Jairo Mora Sandoval, a 26-year-old conservationist, was kidnapped by sea turtle poachers. The next morning, his body was found on the beach where he had worked to protect endangered leatherback sea turtles. In the wake of Mora's death, the organization he worked with cancelled beach patrol efforts in Costa Rica. His death attracted international attention, including a statement from the United Nations. In Costa Rica, his death led to calls for reform of environmental policy. On June 4, the government met with environmentalists to discuss potential changes to policy. A plan submitted by environmentalists and endorsed by Environment Minister René Castro would set up a new protected area named after Mora and grant park rangers more authority to stop poachers, among other changes. Vigils were held across Costa Rica in honor of Mr. Sandoval.

that turtle looks like it's crying

this was a good vid natgeo :)

La arivada muchas loras saludos desde costa rica

Very good video

Hi! I am currently working with the Philippine Museum of Natural History, preparing video content for their natural history exhibits. The video of sea turtles nesting and then returning to sea will be a great source of educational interest for the useum visitors especially children. Please allow us to use parts of this video for the museum's exhibits. Your contribution will be acknowledged by placing the name of your organization among those of the museum's contributors in a large panel in a conspicuous place in the building. Thank you very much!

Yesterday I saw a dead body turtle at the vipingo ridge beach

the strategy of what ?? i couldn't heard it clearly at 1:04 Help me :(