Loggerhead Turtle Nesting Season – Volunteer Program 2027
Program Overview
Cabo Verde is the world’s second most important nesting site for loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta). These endangered turtles play a vital role in marine ecosystems by maintaining healthy seagrass beds and coral reefs.
In 2025, 16,830 nests were recorded, 1,606 nests were protected in hatcheries, and 85,503 hatchlings successfully reached the ocean. Volunteers also helped rescue 60 turtles and ...
Cabo Verde is the world’s second most important nesting site for loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta). These endangered turtles play a vital role in marine ecosystems by maintaining healthy seagrass beds and coral reefs.
In 2025, 16,830 nests were recorded, 1,606 nests were protected in hatcheries, and 85,503 hatchlings successfully reached the ocean. Volunteers also helped rescue 60 turtles and assisted anti-poaching efforts.
As a volunteer, you will patrol beaches at night, monitor nesting turtles, tag and measure turtles, protect nests, assist with hatchling releases, and collect important conservation data.
Benefits: gain hands-on marine conservation experience, training in scientific techniques, and experience working in an international team while contributing directly to protecti...
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Quick Details
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Marine Science
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Conservation
- Environment
- Marine Conservation
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Sal, Cape Verde
Types & Subjects
- Fields
- Marine Science
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Causes
- Conservation
- Environment
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- French
- English
- Portuguese
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
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