A large portion of the northern Yucatan, including Isla Holbox is protected as part of the Yum-Balam Biosphere Reserve. Here, a turtle nest is protected and marked on Isla Holbox to keep both tourists and residents from disturbing it.
Turtle Nest
Image courtesy of Proyecto Costa Escondida Maritime Maya 2011 Expedition, NOAA-OER. download larger version (jpg, 320 KB).

A large portion of the northern Yucatan, including Isla Holbox is protected as part of the Yum-Balam Biosphere Reserve. Here, a turtle nest is protected and marked on Isla Holbox to keep both tourists and residents from disturbing it.

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