You travel to Costa Rica during the winter holidays for an eco-tour vacation. Part of your tour includes a visit to a beach late at night to observe endangered turtles laying their eggs on the beach. When you arrive at the appointed place and hour, you are startled to see an armed guard at the entrance to the beach. You learn that the armed guard is there to assure that no one enters the turtle egg-laying area too early, or in too large a group, as these actions would prevent the turtles from laying their eggs. This is an example of

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The presence of an armed guard to ensure the protection of the endangered turtles and their egg-laying grounds is an example of environmental security. This measure is taken to prevent any disturbance to the natural process of the turtles laying their eggs, which could ultimately endanger the survival of the species. It is not an example of a militant environmental group or eco-terrorism, as the armed guard's intention is solely to protect the environment and wildlife, not to use force or violence for political or ideological reasons. It also does not involve the misinterpretation of the Endangered Species Act, as the act allows for measures to be taken to protect endangered species and their habitats.

You Travel to Costa Rica During the Winter Holidays for an Eco-Tour