COSTA RICA / WorkingAbroad Projects
Volunteer to form part of a team of investigators responsible for developing the conservation programme at Playa Drake and monitoring the population of marine turtles that nests there between July and December each year.
The project
Volunteers are needed to take part in:
• Performing night surveys on the beach
• Moving nests to the hatchery
• Monitoring eggs and baby turtles.
• Track and nest surveying through patrols on beach daily.
• Tagging female turtles
• Collecting biometric data on the beach.
• Releasing baby turtles into the ocean.
• Excavation (exhumations)
• Maintenance of hatchery, beach and camp.
• Helping with local conservation education projects.
Dates
You can join for 2-12 weeks from July through to December.
Requirements
Must be over 18 years old
Speak English (Spanish is useful)
Have a strong interest in conservation
Be fit and healthy
Costs
The cost for 2 weeks is £385, 3 weeks is £460, and 4 weeks is £525, 5 weeks is £620, 6 weeks is £715 and 12 weeks is £1285. Please email Victoria.McNeil@workingabroad.com for prices of other durations. This includes three meals a day, accommodation, snacks for patrols, equipment (for patrols), guide during the volunteering, back up and support.
To apply, please visit http: http://www.workingabroad.com/page/263/pacific-sea-turtle-programme-costa-rica.htm or email victoria.mcneil@workingabroad.com/ call +44 1273 479 047
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