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Sea Turtle Conservation Internship in Costa Rica
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Live and work in a tropical paradise along the coastline of Costa Rica and join the frontline of sea turtle conservation. This is an incredible opportunity for young conservationists to make a big difference whilst building a deep bank of skills and experience. This organization works to protect sea turtle beach habitats along one of the busiest nesting areas in Costa Rica with over 7000 nests and almost quarter of a million hatchlings each season. They take an all-rounded approach to this mission, focussing not only on conservation work but community development so as to educate, empower, and incentivise locals to protect their natural resources. All of their work is led by their own independent research identifying the greatest threats to sea turtle populations and developing more effective means of protecting them. Your work will revolve around supporting their many conservation projects. This will include nest monitoring and excavation turtles, and supporting their various community-driven initiatives. You’ll also have the opportunity to pursue more research-oriented work collecting data and managing their databases.
Live and work in a tropical paradise along the coastline of Costa Rica and join the frontline of sea turtle conservation. This is an incredible opportunity for young conservationists to make a big difference whilst building a deep bank of skills and experience. This organization works to protect sea turtle beach habitats along one of the busiest nesting areas in Costa Rica with over 7000 nests and almost quarter of a million hatchlings each season. They take an all-rounded approach to this mission, focussing not only on conservation work but community development so as to educate, empower, and incentivise locals to protect their natural resources. All of their work is led by their own independent research identifying the greatest threats to sea turtle populations and developing more effective means of protecting them. Your work will revolve around supporting their many conservation projects. This will include nest monitoring and excavation turtles, and supporting their various community-driven initiatives. You’ll also have the opportunity to pursue more research-oriented work collecting data and managing their databases.
Program Highlights
Gain international experience in a nonprofit context
Develop skills and knowledge in conservation work
Make an impact for sea turtle conservation
Help sustainable, economic development for local communities
Live and study in nature along Costa Rican beaches
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Quick Details
- Carate, Costa Rica
- Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
- 9-12 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- Education
- Marine Science
- Education
- Marine Conservation
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Armenian
- Aruban
- Asian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahamian
- Bahraini
- Barbadian
- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bissau-Guinean
- Bolivian
- Bonaire
- Bosnian
- Brazilian
- British
- British Virgin Islander
- Bruneian
- Bulgarian
- Cambodian
- Canadian
- Cape Verdean
- Caymanian
- Channel Islander
- Chilean
- Chinese
- Colombian
- Comoran
- Cook Islander
- Costa Rican
- Creole
- Croatian
- Cuban
- Curacao
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dominican
- Dutch
- Ecuadorian
- Egyptian
- Emirati
- English
- Estonian
- European
- Fijian
- Finnish
- French
- Georgian
- German
- Gibraltarian
- Greek
- Greenlandic
- Grenadian
- Guadeloupian
- Guatemalan
- Guinean
- Guyanese
- Haitian
- Hawaiian
- Honduran
- Hungarian
- I-Kiribati
- Icelandic
- Indonesian
- Iranian
- Iraqi
- Irish
- Israeli
- Italian
- Jamaican
- Japanese
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Kiwi
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Lao or Laotian
- Latvian
- Lebanese
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Luxembourg
- Macedonian
- Malagasy
- Malaysian
- Maldivian
- Malian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Marshallese
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montenegrin
- Montserratian
- Moroccan
- multi
- Myanmar
- Nauruan
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Nicaraguan
- Niuean
- Norwegian
- Omani
- Palauan
- Palestinian
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Polish
- Polynesian
- Portuguese
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Reunionese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Saban
- Sahrawian, Sahraouian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Salvadoran
- Sammarinese
- Samoan
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Scottish
- Serbian
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Seychelles
- Singaporean
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Solomon Islander
- Spanish
- St. Barts
- Statian
- Surinamese
- Swedish
- Swiss
- Syrian
- Tahiti
- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Thai
- The Vatican
- Tibet
- Timorese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Turks and Caicos
- Tuvaluan
- Ukrainian
- Uruguayan
- Uzbekistani
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Yemeni
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Program Details
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Locations
- Carate, Costa Rica
- Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Education
- Marine Science
- Causes
- Education
- Marine Conservation
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 9-12 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 1-3 Months
Age Requirement
18-35
Guidelines
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Armenian
- Aruban
- Asian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahamian
- Bahraini
- Barbadian
- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bissau-Guinean
- Bolivian
- Bonaire
- Bosnian
- Brazilian
- British
- British Virgin Islander
- Bruneian
- Bulgarian
- Cambodian
- Canadian
- Cape Verdean
- Caymanian
- Channel Islander
- Chilean
- Chinese
- Colombian
- Comoran
- Cook Islander
- Costa Rican
- Creole
- Croatian
- Cuban
- Curacao
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dominican
- Dutch
- Ecuadorian
- Egyptian
- Emirati
- English
- Estonian
- European
- Fijian
- Finnish
- French
- Georgian
- German
- Gibraltarian
- Greek
- Greenlandic
- Grenadian
- Guadeloupian
- Guatemalan
- Guinean
- Guyanese
- Haitian
- Hawaiian
- Honduran
- Hungarian
- I-Kiribati
- Icelandic
- Indonesian
- Iranian
- Iraqi
- Irish
- Israeli
- Italian
- Jamaican
- Japanese
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Kiwi
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Lao or Laotian
- Latvian
- Lebanese
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Luxembourg
- Macedonian
- Malagasy
- Malaysian
- Maldivian
- Malian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Marshallese
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montenegrin
- Montserratian
- Moroccan
- multi
- Myanmar
- Nauruan
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Nicaraguan
- Niuean
- Norwegian
- Omani
- Palauan
- Palestinian
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Polish
- Polynesian
- Portuguese
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Reunionese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Saban
- Sahrawian, Sahraouian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Salvadoran
- Sammarinese
- Samoan
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Scottish
- Serbian
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Seychelles
- Singaporean
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Solomon Islander
- Spanish
- St. Barts
- Statian
- Surinamese
- Swedish
- Swiss
- Syrian
- Tahiti
- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Thai
- The Vatican
- Tibet
- Timorese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Turks and Caicos
- Tuvaluan
- Ukrainian
- Uruguayan
- Uzbekistani
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Yemeni
This Program is also open to Solo
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Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- In-Country Orientation
- Assistance Booking Travel
- Academic Credit
- Letter of Recommendation
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- Bachelor’s degree
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
What experience is required for this program?
Applicants are required to be studying towards or have completed a degree in biology, marine conservation, or a related field.
Where will I stay during the program?
There are two beachside lodgings that interns move between throughout their program. These are designed for low impact on the environment with open-air dormitories and kitchens, powered by rudimentary solar panels.
What research opportunities are available on my internship?
All interns will have the chance to take part in data-collection, database management, and other research activities during their program. Those so inclined can extend their internship and stay on as a research assistant.
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Live and work in a tropical paradise along the coastline of Costa Rica and join the frontline of sea turtle conservation. This is an incredible opportunity for young conservationists to make a big difference whilst building a deep bank of skills and experience. This organization works to protect sea turtle beach habitats along one of the busiest nesting areas in Costa Rica with over 7000 nests and almost quarter of a million hatchlings each season. They take an all-rounded approach to this mission, focussing not only on conservation work but community development so as to educate, empower, and incentivise locals to protect their natural resources. All of their work is led by their own independent research identifying the greatest threats to sea turtle populations and developing more effec...
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Ready to Learn More?
Live and work in a tropical paradise along the coastline of Costa Rica and join the frontline of sea turtle conservation. This is an incredible opportunity for young conservationists to make a big difference whilst building a deep bank of skills and experience. This organization works to protect sea turtle beach habitats along one of the busiest nesting areas in Costa Rica with over 7000 nests and almost quarter of a million hatchlings each season. They take an all-rounded approach to this mission, focussing not only on conservation work but community development so as to educate, empower, and incentivise locals to protect their natural resources. All of their work is led by their own independent research identifying the greatest threats to sea turtle populations and developing more effec...
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