1. Bridgett Bradberry

2. Facts There are 5 different nesting spots in Nicaragua Olive Ridley’s and Hawksbill (2011) We will most likely see Olive Ridley’s Carnivorous Jellyfish, snails, crabs, shrimps, algae, seaweed Preyed on by Crabs, raccoons, pigs, snakes, birds, sharks

3. Olive Ridley Facts 2-2.5 feet 50 years old in wild Up to 100 pounds Endangered

4. Nesting Facts Females lay about 100 eggs up to 3 times a year (June-December) 50-60 days to hatch Hatchlings use wind and tide to help them reach the beach 1/3 of hatchlings make it to the ocean

5. Conservations & Reservations Employees patrol beaches to collect eggs of endangered nesting grounds They help reduce the poaching of the eggs, which are sold to restaurants in Leon and Managua Once eggs are hatching and the hatchlings are out, staff releases them into the ocean

6. We can help save them too!