From May to September , sea turtles lay their eggs in the soft sands of Isla Mujeres. For years turtles were hunted for its meat, eggs and shells. During the 1980’s a local fisherman and its efforts lead to the opening of the Isla Mujeres turtle Farm , thus protecting breeding turtles with wire cages around places to protect their eggs from predators.
For further information, https://www.mexicancaribbean.com/isla-mujeres/points-of-interest/turtle-farm/