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Malaysia Sea Turtle Conservation

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This vital sea turtle conservation project is located 17 kilometers off the coast of Malaysia, on the beautiful Perhentian Islands. You will live in the volunteer house as well as spend a few nights at the nesting beach to carry out rewarding night patrols. Green sea turtles are residents in the areas surrounding the project and, during nesting season, many come to the beaches to lay eggs. The ...

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Program Highlights

Go on snorkeling surveys to photograph turtles in the area.

Assist with data management and analysis from snorkel surveys.

Join incredible night patrols to find turtle nests.

Help make and plant 'coral pots' that are used to help regrow coral reefs.

Volunteer with a trusted, responsible charity that has placed 1000’s of volunteers globally.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Malaysia
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
Cost Per Week$300-600
Age Requirement:Open to All Ages
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Environment
  • Marine Conservation
  • Wildlife
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

IF Social impact prizeInnovation in Crisis Response Finalist 2022

Program Details

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Locations

  • Malaysia

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Environment

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Open to All Ages

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Cost per week

$300-600

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application

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    This vital sea turtle conservation project is located 17 kilometers off the coast of Malaysia, on the beautiful Perhentian Islands. You will live in the volunteer house as well as spend a few nights at the nesting beach to carry out rewarding night patrols. Green sea turtles are residents in the areas surrounding the project and, during nesting season, many come to the beaches to lay eggs. The hatchlings migrate across entire oceans to feeding grounds, making them consequently at risk from many threats - pollution, fishing nets, poachers, and coastal development. To be able to produce effective protection and conservation program, it is necessary to understand the population. This is why photo surveys and data collection on the turtles in the area are vital. Unfortunately, poaching o...

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