Ideflor-Bio strengthens monitoring at Atalaia Beach to protect sea turtles
The action continues until the end of July to protect coastal wildlife, especially sea turtles, which come ashore to nest during this period
Starting this weekend (5 and 6), the Institute of Forest Development and Biodiversity (Ideflor-Bio) intensifies environmental monitoring at Atalaia Beach, in Salinópolis, northeastern Pará, in the area known as Ponta da Sofia, with the support of the State's public security agencies. The action continues until the end of July to ensure the protection of coastal wildlife, especially sea turtles that nest on the sand during this period.
Along the 3 kilometers of beach, from the third access path, the circulation of motor vehicles is prohibited. This measure aims to ensure a safe environment for the reproduction of different species of sea turtles, complying with the recommendation of the Public Ministry of the State of Pará (MPPA), ratified by a decision of the Court of Justice of the State of Pará (TJPA).
In addition to the vehicle ban, the use of glass bottles, waste disposal, and automotive sound systems are prohibited in this section of the beach. However, pedestrian and bather traffic remains allowed. The entire area is being monitored by cameras, while public agents will conduct continuous patrols. Vehicles that exceed the designated barrier will be identified, and the responsible parties will be held accountable for environmental crimes.
Continuity - This is the third season in which Ideflor-Bio carries out preventive action at Atalaia, in Ponta da Sofia, and the results have been positive. Since the beginning of the measure, approximately one thousand sea turtle hatchlings have already been released in this section of the beach, reinforcing the importance of the initiative for the conservation of coastal biodiversity.
The protected area is also adjacent to the Atalaia Natural Monument, one of the 29 Conservation Units managed by Ideflor-Bio, which reinforces the need for strict measures to ensure the ecological balance of the region during the peak tourist season.
Presence - For the Director of Management and Monitoring of Conservation Units at Ideflor-Bio, Ellivelton Carvalho, the operation is essential to ensure the future of threatened species. “The protection of this part of the beach is a strategic action that combines environmental preservation and social responsibility. The presence of public authority during this period shows that Pará is committed to respecting nature and the conscious use of natural spaces,” he emphasized.
The Institute also reinforces that the collaboration of the population is fundamental to the success of the operation. “With environmental education, monitoring, and the support of tourists and residents, it is possible to maintain Atalaia Beach as one of the greatest symbols of beauty and preservation of the Pará coastline,” the director added.
