GRENADA / WorkingAbroad
Volunteer in the Caribbean and take part in leatherback sea turtle monitoring, research, and community outreach programmes on the island of Grenada. Featured on ITV’s series “Secret Caribbean” with Sir Trevor McDonald.
Duties will include:
-Night patrols of the main leatherback sea turtle nesting site
-Flipper tagging of unmarked females
-Data collection – carapace (shell) measurements, egg counts, nest relocation
-Morning surveys (on foot) of adjacent beaches
-Nest excavations
-Maintenance and preparation of research equipment
-Summer camp organisation and participation
-Carnival ‘Turtle Mas’ camp – costume design and creation
-Assisting with organised sea turtle watches for school/community groups & tourists
-Camp maintenance and cleaning
You can volunteer for 3-12 weeks from March to August every year.
Contact – victoria.mcneil@workingabroad.com
More Info – http://www.workingabroad.com/projects/grenada-sea-turtle-volunteer
Expires: Aug 1, 2014
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