The Eco-Bay Foundation positions Mexico on the international marine conservation agenda from the Caribbean

The Eco-Bay Foundation, Piñero's environmental arm, reinforces Mexico's position as a leader in marine conservation after its outstanding participation in the International Congress of the Wide Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network (WIDECAST), held in the Dominican Republic.

At this meeting that brought together more than 100 experts from the region, the Eco-Bay Mexico Foundation team played an active role in the scientific exchange, presenting results, methodologies and lessons learned in Quintana Roo, one of the key destinations for the protection of marine species in the Caribbean.

The Mexican participation brought to the table priority issues such as nesting monitoring, community environmental education and sustainable management of coastal ecosystems, consolidating the Riviera Maya as a living laboratory of regenerative tourism and conservation.

During 2025, the Eco-Bay Foundation has protected more than 152,000 baby sea turtles —including species such as the green turtle, loggerhead, hawksbill and leatherback— as a result of more than 25 years of continuous work in Mexico.

“The conservation of sea turtles in Mexico is not only an environmental responsibility, but also an opportunity to demonstrate that tourism and biodiversity can coexist sustainably. From Quintana Roo, we are actively contributing to scientific knowledge and the protection of key species for the balance of our ecosystems,” emphasized Luis Verdín.

In addition to the technical exchange, the congress included training in technological tools such as EarthRanger, a platform that allows real-time monitoring of wildlife activity, detecting threats and optimizing decision-making for species protection, strengthening the operational capacities of organizations throughout the region.

The presence of the Mexican team at this international forum reinforces the relevance of Quintana Roo within the Caribbean's environmental agenda, highlighting the role of alliances between the private sector, the scientific community, and authorities to scale up conservation solutions.

Source: Eco-Bay Foundation