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Turtle Conservation Program in Costa Rica
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This project was created to preserve the amazing sea turtle, drastically reducing in number to the point where it is now on the endangered species list due to decades of indiscriminate human plundering. Sadly, its entire population could be lost forever without widespread conservation efforts, including environmental research and re-education programs. This conservation project focuses on protect...
This project was created to preserve the amazing sea turtle, drastically reducing in number to the point where it is now on the endangered species list due to decades of indiscriminate human plundering. Sadly, its entire population could be lost forever without widespread conservation efforts, including environmental research and re-education programs. This conservation project focuses on protecting and nurturing the clutches of eggs laid across beach nesting grounds on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast. The nesting and hatching season of several sea turtle species is between June and February. The project also works on other conservation and research initiatives from March to July. Volunteers help create safer nesting grounds, increase awareness among local communities, and ensure more hatchlin...
Program Highlights
Save sea turtles from extinction by protecting their eggs.
Work on projects that keep sea turtle nesting grounds and the hatchlings' journey to the Pacific Ocean safer.
Help with research initiatives on majestic sea turtles to develop a greater understanding of how to save them.
Support other conservation initiatives, including monitoring and protecting local sloth populations.
Join a meaningful program that enables interaction between international volunteers and their local hosts.
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Quick Details
- Quepos, Costa Rica
- 2-4 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Environment
- Marine Conservation
- All Nationalities
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Program Details
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Locations
- Quepos, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Environment
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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This project was created to preserve the amazing sea turtle, drastically reducing in number to the point where it is now on the endangered species list due to decades of indiscriminate human plundering. Sadly, its entire population could be lost forever without widespread conservation efforts, including environmental research and re-education programs. This conservation project focuses on protecting and nurturing the clutches of eggs laid across beach nesting grounds on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast. The nesting and hatching season of several sea turtle species is between June and February. The project also works on other conservation and research initiatives from March to July. Volunteers help create safer nesting grounds, increase awareness among local communities, and ensure more hatchlin...
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Ready to Learn More?
This project was created to preserve the amazing sea turtle, drastically reducing in number to the point where it is now on the endangered species list due to decades of indiscriminate human plundering. Sadly, its entire population could be lost forever without widespread conservation efforts, including environmental research and re-education programs. This conservation project focuses on protecting and nurturing the clutches of eggs laid across beach nesting grounds on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast. The nesting and hatching season of several sea turtle species is between June and February. The project also works on other conservation and research initiatives from March to July. Volunteers help create safer nesting grounds, increase awareness among local communities, and ensure more hatchlin...
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