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Costa Rica: Sea Turtle + Marine Conservation
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Get your hands dirty on a wildlife adventure! Journey through the amazingly biodiverse rainforests and beaches of Costa Rica. Work with your friends to collect sea turtle hatchling data and contribute to conservation in action. Over the next 14 days, you'll venture across Costa Rica and explore this diverse country through the eyes of a field biologist and conservationist. Work alongside profess...
Get your hands dirty on a wildlife adventure! Journey through the amazingly biodiverse rainforests and beaches of Costa Rica. Work with your friends to collect sea turtle hatchling data and contribute to conservation in action. Over the next 14 days, you'll venture across Costa Rica and explore this diverse country through the eyes of a field biologist and conservationist. Work alongside professional biologists and marine conservationists in the field with a small group of teens. Assist with conservation efforts while having a blast experiencing the amazing biodiversity of Costa Rica through activities like rafting, hiking, rappelling, surfing, and more.
Program Highlights
Observe wildlife in remote national parks while learning how to use research equipment.
Assist with sea turtle hatcheries, collecting biometric data on baby sea turtles and nesting sites.
Experience rustic adventure – white water rafting, canopy tours, hiking, surfing, and snorkeling.
Explore the Costa Rican environment through the eyes of field biologists and conservationists.
Contribute to data collection and conservation efforts in the eco-tourism capital of the world.
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Quick Details
- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Summer
- Animal Science
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation
- Ecology
- Marine Biology
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- All Nationalities
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Great experience and opportunity!
October 22, 2022by: E L - United StatesProgram: Costa Rica: Sea Turtle + Marine Conservationthe turtle conservation project was great, i went at the end of the turtle season so very very layed back we had a lot of down time which was good in some ways but did get a little slow at times. my host family was amazing and the other volenteers were so fun! just be sure to bring lots of entertainment besides a phone! the turtle work can also be a little stinky at times so be prepaired for that. but overall totally worth it!!

Thank you for your review! I will pass your feedback along to the rest of the team - we're always looking for ways to improve each summer based on participant and family feedback!
Program Details
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Locations
- San Jose, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Eco Tours
- Scuba
- Sea Kayaking
Availability
Years Offered: 2025
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Physical Exam/Health Records
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Sydney Harned 2011
Participated in 2011
Sydney Harned is a student at the University of Miami majoring in marine science and biology. She grew up in Dallas, Texas, but fell in love with the ...

Sydney Harned 2011
Participated in 2011
I’d always been interested in traveling abroad, especially to study marine science. I thought it would be a great experience for me to learn more about the ocean while becoming more independent.
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Get your hands dirty on a wildlife adventure! Journey through the amazingly biodiverse rainforests and beaches of Costa Rica. Work with your friends to collect sea turtle hatchling data and contribute to conservation in action. Over the next 14 days, you'll venture across Costa Rica and explore this diverse country through the eyes of a field biologist and conservationist. Work alongside professional biologists and marine conservationists in the field with a small group of teens. Assist with conservation efforts while having a blast experiencing the amazing biodiversity of Costa Rica through activities like rafting, hiking, rappelling, surfing, and more.

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Get your hands dirty on a wildlife adventure! Journey through the amazingly biodiverse rainforests and beaches of Costa Rica. Work with your friends to collect sea turtle hatchling data and contribute to conservation in action. Over the next 14 days, you'll venture across Costa Rica and explore this diverse country through the eyes of a field biologist and conservationist. Work alongside professional biologists and marine conservationists in the field with a small group of teens. Assist with conservation efforts while having a blast experiencing the amazing biodiversity of Costa Rica through activities like rafting, hiking, rappelling, surfing, and more.
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