The Corporation for the Development of the Caribbean Coast – CORPOCARIBE is legally constituted in Colombia with NIT 9002791707. It is a non-profit entity, which promotes the sustainable development of the communities of the Caribbean Coast of Colombia, guaranteeing the pillars of economic growth, environmental stewardship, and social welfare. Under the environmental component, the entity makes efforts to protect the marine-coastal ecosystems and their associated fauna, such as sea turtles, through scientific research, environmental education, and community and inter-institutional collaboration.