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Turtle Conservation in Nosy Komba, Madagascar
This turtle conservation program involves seasonal monitoring of sea turtles nesting on the northern beaches of Madagascar. You’ll help identify and monitor key nesting sites, behavior, and population changes from November to March. During the off-nesting season, from April to October, you’ll assist in identifying areas of turtle activity and population size and re-establishing nesting beaches. Yo...
This turtle conservation program involves seasonal monitoring of sea turtles nesting on the northern beaches of Madagascar. You’ll help identify and monitor key nesting sites, behavior, and population changes from November to March. During the off-nesting season, from April to October, you’ll assist in identifying areas of turtle activity and population size and re-establishing nesting beaches. You’ll conduct seagrass surveys, turtle watches, and beach cleans when tides allow. The research focuses on green and hawksbill sea turtles, with data also collected on olive ridley and loggerhead turtles if encountered. This information helps protect and manage turtle populations. We also engage the local community through education programs promoting turtle conservation. You will help create a n...
Program Highlights
Help create a new research database in a relatively unstudied area.
Contribute to scientific data collection and analysis.
Assist with beach cleanups and turtle watches.
Learn turtle identification techniques and collect data.
Perform seagrass surveys during low spring tides.
Quick Details
- Madagascar
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
- Animal Welfare
- Biological Research
- Conservation
- Marine Conservation
- Wildlife
- All Nationalities
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Program Details
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Locations
- Madagascar
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Biological Research
- Conservation
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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