COSTA RICA: Tortugas-Turtles: (Part 1)

TURTLES:   Costa Rica is home to several species of turtles (almost each of which is on the endangered species list. These include Leatherbacks, Ridley, Hawkbeak etc.

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Tarjeta - Card # 15:  Isla MANUELITA Island:

Localizada aproximadamente a unas 500 kilometros de la costa de la Pac’fica en direcci—n a las islas Galapagos, las islas del coco ofrecen una experencia en buceo para nunca olvidar. Siempre hay gran cantidad de actividades para experimentar e imemsas escuelas de gran variedad de vida marina que fotografiar. S—lo para el buceador avanzado! Ver tarjetas # 3, 10, 19, 22, 26, 29, 31, 37, 41, 44, 45, 52, 64 y 66.

Located approx. 332 miles off the Pacific coast in the direction of Galapagos. Coco Islands is a diving experience one will never forget. There is always lots of action to enjoy watching and huge schools of many kinds of sealife, including an abundance of turtles, to photograph or video. For the advanced divers only. See cards # 3, 10, 19, 22, 26, 29, 31, 37, 41, 44, 45, 52, 64 and 66.

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Tarjeta - Card # 17:  ESPALDAS DE CUERO al ATARDECER - LEATHERBACKS at SUNSET:

Para las tortugas espalda de cuero (dermochelys coriacea) Playa Grande se ha convertido en uno de los m‡s importantes lugares de desove y anidaci—n en el mundo. Arrivan cada a–o de Noviembre a abril a depositar sus huevos en las c‡lidas arenas. Observar esta ceremonia de vida es un momento especial para aquellos que atestiguan estos eventos. M‡s tortugas en tarjetas #15, 17, 29, 31, 41, 48, 57, 60, 66 y 67.

For the leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), Playa Grande has become one of the most important nesting sites in the world. They arrive every year from Nov. to Apr. to lay their eggs in the sand. Watching the ceremony of life is a special moment to those who witness these events. For more turtles see cards # 15, 17, 29, 31, 41, 48, 57, 60, 66 and 67.

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Tarjeta - Card # 29:  ANGELES FRANCESES  -  FRENCH ANGELFISH:

El arrecife de coral en el Caribe cerca de Cahuita es perfecto para bucear. Vividendo con coloridas esponjas y corales uno encontrar‡ cientos de especies de coloridos peces como estos Angeles Franceses. Para ver Angeles Reina ver tarjeta #22 y par m‡s vida marina ver tarjetas # 3, 10, 15, 19, 26, 29, 31, 37, 41, 44, 45, 52, 64 y 66.

The coral reef in the Caribbean park of Cahuita is perfect for snorkeling. Living amisdst the colorful sponges and corals one will find 100's of species of colorful fish such as the French angelfish. See Queen angelfish on card # 22 and for more marine life see cards # 3, 10, 15, 19, 26, 29, 31, 37, 41, 44, 45, 52, 64 and 66.

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Tarjeta - Card # 30: BUCEO A PROFUNDIDAD  -  DIVE DEEP:

Tortugas de muchas especies est‡n en estas ricas aguas en ambos costas Pac’fica y Caribe–a. Las empresas de buceo est‡n para su disfrute. La tortuga gigante en el fondo de esta tarjeta tiene un diametro aproximado de dos metros. Para ver m‡s tortugas tarjetas # 17, 41, 48, 57, y 66. Y para m‡s de las profunidadades en tarjetas # 3, 10, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29, 37, 52, y 64.

Turtles of several species abound in the rich waters of both the Caribbean and Pacific oceans. Costa Rica's namy dive companies all aim to please! The giant turtle on the front side of this card had a breadth of 6-7 feet (2 metres). To see more turtles see cards # 17, 41, 48, 57, y 66. To see more turtles see cards # 3, 10, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29, 37, 52, and 64.