COSTA RICA / WorkingAbroad Projects
Join this project and help conserve the populations of critically endangered East Pacific Leatherback and Pacific Green Sea Turtles in Costa Rica.
The Pacific Leatherback sea turtle is in critical danger of extinction – it is estimated that by the year 2015 they may disappear completely if no action is taken. You can take action by joining this project!
As a volunteer, you will take part in several tasks, including:
• Night beach patrols –
• Assisting in the collection of biometric data from nesting turtles
• Assisting in the relocation of nests
• Day/night hatchery duties
• Nest monitoring
• Collection of biometric data from hatchlings
• Hatchling liberation
Other work may involve beach cleanup (to remove debris that would impede the movement of nesting females or hatchlings) and projects including the initial construction of a beach hatchery.
You can join for 2 weeks up to 3 months on any of the dates below:
2nd November to 16th November 2012
16th to 30th November 2012
2nd to 15th January 2013
13th to 28th February 2013
1st to 15th March 2013
16th to 31st March 2013
Volunteer Requirements
Volunteers should be aged 18+, have an interest in biology, conservation or a related field, and be fluent in either English or Spanish
The cost for 2 weeks is £398, 3 weeks is £505, 4 weeks is £612, 5 weeks is £720, 6 weeks is £827, 7 weeks is £935 and 8 weeks is £1042. This cost includes accommodation, three meals a day, equipment (for patrols), guidance during the volunteering, and all back up and support.
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