Mexico Failing To Protect Loggerhead Sea Turtles

A 102-pound, female loggerhead sea turtle that was caught off the Galveston Fishing Pier earlier in the summer makes her way into the Gulf of Mexico after being rehabilitated at the National Oc

A recent report released by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation has shed light on the concerning situation faced by loggerhead sea turtles in Mexico. The report highlights a significant increase in the number of turtles being caught and killed in fishing nets due to the Mexican government's failure to enforce protection measures.

Since 2019, Mexico has drastically reduced by-catch quotas and inspections, leading to a surge in loggerhead sea turtle deaths and strandings. The report reveals that between 2018 and 2020, the number of dead turtles found in and around the Gulf of Ulloa rose to 1,360, a stark contrast to the previous years.