In a true example of conservation of sea turtles, Graciela became Cotes Arpushana, one Wayuu woman, what did you pay $138.000 to avoid the sacrifice of a green turtle.

This wonderful story happened in the community Popoya (Manaure), Graciela place to visit frequently to meet your company, Arpushana Tours. In one of his trips, He noted the presence of several members of the ethnic group, who told him they were headed to the beach to pick up a turtle.

"I offered to accompany; Upon arrival I noticed that the turtle would then sell their meat market, something I think is awful. I offered them all the money they had at the time, $138.000, me into handing over turtle, I told them that I myself responsible for her release. They did not believe me, They imagined that my interest was for business, why I invited them to participate in the release of Yolima, so we christened ", Graciela explained.

Graciela and her family, Corpoguajira they contacted to provide the necessary assistance in the introduction of the turtle at sea. After making the respective evaluations and mark the quelonio with a nameplate, Yolima returned to their natural habitat.

People who sold the turtle arrived and were challenged by officers of the Corporation and Graciela Cotes, who explained that these actions contribute to the disappearance of peaceful and wonderful sea turtles.

Corpoguajira, especially congratulates Mrs. Graciela Cotes, to become a great example of biodiversity conservation and foster program sponsor Sponsor a Turtle and Take her in your heart, which is led by the Corporation and Asocars.