June 25th, CEA received a call to help rescue a turtle.

According to Stephen Marsh, "Jason and Rogelio, the turtle project coordinator, went on a rescue mission. A large Green turtle had managed to lose its way after attempting to make a nest. It was discovered swimming in circles in a motel pool a few miles down the coast from Akumal. Everyone was afraid the turtle might bite them while trying to save it from the pool, but Rogelio and Jason fearlessly liberated the confused and tired turtle. Good job gentlemen!"

Rogelio stated that they rescued, tagged

and released the turtle.

click here to read about Hawksbill turtle rescue, June 27, 2002.