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Costa Rica - Sea Turtle Conservation
Volunteers are needed to help protect the magnificent leatherback, hawksbill and green sea turtles on the beaches of Southeast Caribbean of Costa Rica. Currently, all eight species of sea turtle worldwide are recognized as 'endangered' by International Conservation Union (IUCN). The leatherback sea turtle, the largest of its kind (its carapace can measure up to 2 meters long), nests in Costa Rica ...
Volunteers are needed to help protect the magnificent leatherback, hawksbill and green sea turtles on the beaches of Southeast Caribbean of Costa Rica. Currently, all eight species of sea turtle worldwide are recognized as 'endangered' by International Conservation Union (IUCN). The leatherback sea turtle, the largest of its kind (its carapace can measure up to 2 meters long), nests in Costa Rica and is severely threatened by human poachers and beach erosion resulting from human development. Before this project began in 1986, the poaching rate was over 95-99%; but with the presence of volunteer night patrols and protected hatcheries on the beach, the survival rate has recently increased to over 90%. As a volunteer in this project, you will take part in this crucial and exciting conservatio...
Program Highlights
Experience the beautiful beaches of Costa Rica!
Begin your volunteer adventure with one week of Spanish lessons and cultural immersion activities
Help protect vulnerable sea turtles from both poachers and erosion
Make memories while exploring Cosat Rica with fellow volunteers
Experience the thrill of releasing baby sea turtles from the hatchery to their ocean home!
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Quick Details
- Talamanca, Costa Rica
- 2-4 Weeks
- 1-2 Weeks
- Marine Conservation
- All Nationalities
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One of the most beautiful things I’ve seen!
July 21, 2024by: AmberProgram: Costa Rica - Sea Turtle ConservationMy most memorable experience was the night patrol watching for nesting turtles. We happened upon a turtle as she was making the nest and laying her eggs. It was one of the most beautiful things I’ve seen! Just to be a part of an amazing team and to be able to take part in such an important mission. The whole experience was life changing. Seeing the garbage on the beaches that the tide brought in has made me want to change my way of living. After my experience in Romelia I intent on living a more intentional and purposeful lifestyle. I want to educate all my students that their choices impact the world, even thousands of miles away.
Hey Amber Wow, what an amazing experience! Watching a turtle nesting and laying eggs must have been so special—those are the kinds of moments that stay with you forever. It’s awesome to hear that your time at Romelia has inspired such a positive shift in your life. The fact that you're bringing that passion back to your students is incredible—what a ripple effect! Thank you for being part of the mission and for sharing your journey. Here's to living with purpose and making a difference! - GoEco Team✨
I will cherish every part of this experience
December 03, 2023by: PiperProgram: Costa Rica - Sea Turtle ConservationAfter dinner I would oftentimes sit with fluent Spanish speakers and we would exchange words in English/Spanish. Not only was this extremely helpful to improve my Spanish, but there were moments I laughed so hard that water came out of my nose. I will cherish every part of this experience, but I might remember the little, seemingly insignificant, moments more than others.
I felt like my work really had an impact
August 13, 2021by: ZoƫProgram: Costa Rica - Sea Turtle ConservationI really enjoyed the turtle project! I felt like my work really had an impact and I was grateful that I could work with the turtles. I also loved the other volunteers and got to interact with the locals who were also super friendly.
Program Details
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Locations
- Talamanca, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Cooking
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Fields
- Environmental Management
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 1-2 Weeks
- 1 Year
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Group Meals
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- In-Country Orientation
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
- Spanish
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Carly Mellon
Participated in 2017
Carly is a 21-year-old university student from Canada. Before traveling to Costa Rica with GoEco, she didn’t have much travel experience, which was on...
Carly Mellon
Participated in 2017
I was really craving adventure. I felt like I was so stuck in my city and needed to go away and experience something else. I wasn't quite sure if I could manage planning a trip all by myself, so I figured travelling with some sort of volunteer organization would give me the experience that I wanted and be organized. I have always had a passion for animals and wildlife, so I wanted to do something around that.
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Volunteers are needed to help protect the magnificent leatherback, hawksbill and green sea turtles on the beaches of Southeast Caribbean of Costa Rica. Currently, all eight species of sea turtle worldwide are recognized as 'endangered' by International Conservation Union (IUCN). The leatherback sea turtle, the largest of its kind (its carapace can measure up to 2 meters long), nests in Costa Rica and is severely threatened by human poachers and beach erosion resulting from human development. Before this project began in 1986, the poaching rate was over 95-99%; but with the presence of volunteer night patrols and protected hatcheries on the beach, the survival rate has recently increased to over 90%. As a volunteer in this project, you will take part in this crucial and exciting conservatio...
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Volunteers are needed to help protect the magnificent leatherback, hawksbill and green sea turtles on the beaches of Southeast Caribbean of Costa Rica. Currently, all eight species of sea turtle worldwide are recognized as 'endangered' by International Conservation Union (IUCN). The leatherback sea turtle, the largest of its kind (its carapace can measure up to 2 meters long), nests in Costa Rica and is severely threatened by human poachers and beach erosion resulting from human development. Before this project began in 1986, the poaching rate was over 95-99%; but with the presence of volunteer night patrols and protected hatcheries on the beach, the survival rate has recently increased to over 90%. As a volunteer in this project, you will take part in this crucial and exciting conservatio...
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