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Forty turtles of the species Caretta-Caretta, llamadas wou built on Wayuunaiki, They were released by the community on the beaches of Punta Gallinas. This initiative reflects the compensation plan and conservation Corpoguajira he established the multinational Cerrejón to operate in that sector of the department.

In 2007 monitoring was performed to identify the species that were endangered in areas where mining had caused some impact. It was as well as a program for conservation of hawksbill turtles developed, caguama, blanca, cabezo o Caretta-Caretta.

A decade ago, Wayuu Indians of Punta Gallinas, They saw it as an opportunity to hunt the species or steal eggs. But thanks to this program, the community decided to organize to protect turtles and teach new generations their importance in the marine ecosystem.

Through lookouts, They have taught the community to be part of the process of conservation of the species. They are taught to locate nests and put a pen in order to protect them from predators.

For this release was attended by students from institutions in the area, the Navy, volunteers, traditional authority, representatives of the multinational and officials Corpoguajira.

 

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