EL NIDO

The document details the characteristics and conservation statuses of seven sea turtle species, highlighting their role in marine ecosystems and the impact of climate change on hatchling sex ratios. It identifies major threats including plastic pollution, habitat loss, and illegal trade, while showcasing the El Nido Marine Turtle Conservation Network (ENMTCN) and the Wildlife Adaptation Innovation Fund (WAIF) project's use of climate-resilient hatcheries in the Philippines.

• Sea turtles play a critical role in marine ecosystems by maintaining the health of fish and plant species and controlling jellyfish populations, specifically in the case of leatherback turtles.
• Climate change significantly impacts sea turtle reproduction because nest temperature determines the sex of the hatchlings; warmer nests produce females and cooler nests produce males, leading to a potential decrease in male populations.
• Sea turtles face diverse threats, including plastic pollution—with an estimated 52% of all sea turtles having ingested plastic—as well as habitat loss from coastal development, illegal trade for food and souvenirs, and accidental capture in fishing gear.
• The El Nido Marine Turtle Conservation Network (ENMTCN), established in 2017, is a collaborative effort among businesses in El Nido to share data and knowledge to save turtle nests.
• In 2023, the Duli Beach Resort in El Nido received the Wildlife Adaptation Innovation Fund (WAIF) from WWF to implement a project featuring three pillars: building smart climate-resilient hatchery facilities with temperature sensors, deploying beach patrollers, and conducting school awareness visits.
• Different sea turtle species have distinct characteristics and conservation statuses: Hawksbills and Flatbacks are 'Critically Endangered', Green turtles are 'Endangered', and Olive Ridley, Loggerhead, and Leatherback turtles are 'Vulnerable'.

APA

WWF International (2024). EL NIDO. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/1155/7bhxlw5yzb_ENMTCN_Sea_Turtles_IEC_Digital.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. EL NIDO. 2024. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/1155/7bhxlw5yzb_ENMTCN_Sea_Turtles_IEC_Digital.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternational2024nido, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{EL NIDO}}, institution = {WWF International}, year = {2024}, url = {https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/1155/7bhxlw5yzb_ENMTCN_Sea_Turtles_IEC_Digital.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }