Day and night patrols by the Marina Nacional to 

 guarantee the effectiveness of the sanctuary. 



Environmental education undertaken by DITEPESCA and 

 other conservation entities directed toward the local 

 resident's protection of in situ nests. 



5. COMMENTS 



Since 1981, a law which prohibits the capture and 

 commercialization of marine turtles and their eggs has 

 existed in Guatemala. Nevertheless, severe over- 

 exploitation of turtle eggs by humans on both coasts of 

 the country has placed sea turtle populations in great 

 danger. 



The creation and management of this sanctuary provide 

 absolute protection for nesting turtles and also 

 provide a viable option for the conservation of these 

 resources. 



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