Lepidochelys Olivacea Collection

Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) nesting, Arribada (mass nesting event), Playa Morro Ayuta, Oaxaca state, southern Mexico. Vulnerable species

Olive ridley turtle emerging from sea at dusk. Costa Rica {Lepidochelys olivacea}

Baby Olive Ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) struggles against the swell to swim away from the beach where it hatched, Ostional, Costa Rica. October

Nesting female Olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) passing new hatchling. Playa Escobilla Sanctuary, Oaxaca, Mexico

Aerial view of massive arribada of Olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), with over 300, 000 females coming ashore to nest on 3 km of 15 km beach over period of three days and nights

Aerial view of thousands of female Olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) approaching beach during massive arribada, with over 300

Female Olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) coming ashore to nest while others leaves, at sunrise, during massive arribada. Playa Escobilla Sanctuary, Oaxaca, Mexico. Pacific Ocean

Olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) newborn hatchling arriving at Pacific ocean during arribada, mass nesting event. Pacific coast, Oaxaca state, Mexico. November

Female Olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) coming ashore at dusk to lay eggs, Oaxaca, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Female Olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) coming ashore at night in large numbers to lay eggs during arribada mass nesting, Oaxaca, Mexico

Olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) juvenile in captive rearing facility, Centro Mexicano de la Turtuga, Oaxaca, Mexico. Captive

As soon as it entered the water the young Olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) struggles against the swell to swim away from the coast

These hatchlings of an Olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) should be buried and protected under 40 cm of warm sand, but a domestic dog dug them out at Ostional beach in Costa Rica

Pacific Ridley Turtle, Lepidochelys olivacea, side view

Pacific olive ridley turtle underwater. (Lepidochelys olivacea). Between Columbia and Galapagos, Columbia / Ecuador
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Olive ridley turtle hatchling, Lepidochelys olivacea, Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil (South Atlantic)
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Curious children and parents observe olive ridley turtle hatchlings, Lepidochelys olivacea
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Clutch of olive ridley turtle hatchlings, Lepidochelys olivacea, ready to be released into the ocean, Costa do Sauipe
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Loggerhead turtle, Caretta caretta, Center for sea turtle protection, TAMAR project, Praia do Forte, Bahia
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Olive Ridley turtle taking a breath, Lepidochelys olivacea, Center for sea turtle protection, TAMAR project, Arembepe
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Olive RidleyTurtle freed from discarded fishing gear. Azores, North Atlantic
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"Nature's Spectacle: Witness the Incredible Arribada of Lepidochelys Olivacea" Every year, on the pristine shores of Playa Escobilla Sanctuary in Oaxaca, Mexico, a breathtaking phenomenon takes place. The nesting female Olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) embark on an extraordinary journey to continue their ancient cycle of life. From high above, an aerial view reveals a mesmerizing sight - over 300, 000 females gracefully making their way towards the beach during a massive arribada. This awe-inspiring event spans three days and nights as these incredible creatures come ashore to nest along 3 kilometers of the 15-kilometer coastline. As dawn breaks, the golden rays illuminate the scene as female Olive ridleys emerge from the Pacific Ocean. Some are just arriving while others bid farewell after laying their precious eggs in carefully dug nests, and is a symphony of nature at its finest. In this flurry of activity during sunrise or dusk, collisions between two determined females occur occasionally but do not dampen their determination to fulfill their maternal duties. Their resilience and unwavering commitment are truly remarkable. Not far away lies Costa Rica where another magical moment unfolds. A lone Olive ridley turtle emerges from the sea at dusk, her silhouette against the fading light creating an enchanting image that speaks volumes about her strength and grace. Meanwhile, back in Mexico's Pacific coast state of Oaxaca in November, newborn hatchlings make their first appearance during this grand mass nesting event known as arribada. These tiny warriors bravely navigate through sand dunes towards their ultimate destination -the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean that awaits them with open arms. Underneath starlit skies or moonlit nights, thousands upon thousands of female Olive ridleys arrive at nightfall to lay eggs during this spectacular arribada mass nesting event, and is a testament to the power of nature and the collective determination of these incredible creatures.