I'm an adult female green sea turtle released with a transmitter on May 24, 2012 from a beach north of Playa del Carmen in Mexico. I was named "Vida" by my Sponsor, Vidanta Group. I was also given a traditional Mayan name, Ak´Ek´. Ak´Ek´ (translated as "Turtle Covered with Stars") is the Mayan's name for the constillation Orion, which is seen as a turtle with three stones on its back. The shell of the Turtle is a symbol of The Earth that supports the tree of the World.
I measured 113 cm in curved carapace (shell) length and I laid 85 eggs. A satellite transmitter was applied to my shell after I finished nesting. Check out my marathon migration map, where you can follow along as I swim.
I'm swimming to raise awarness about the threat of Water Quality to sea turtles. Please help me raise awareness about my cause by supporting me!
I'm an adult female green sea turtle released with a transmitter on May 24, 2012 from a beach north of Playa del Carmen in Mexico. I was named "Vida" by my Sponsor, 
