Costa Rica is famous for its rich biodiversity. Many people from around the world come to Costa Rica
to experience its lush rain-forests and exotic wildlife, In fact, Costa Rica is one of the more
biodiversity-dense countries in the world and it is home to more than 500,000 species, which represent
nearly 4% of the total estimated species worldwide.
The turtle conservation project is located in various parts of the Nicoya peninsula
where volunteers can help to maintain healthy numbers of various turtle species and
create awareness in the local population of the importance of marine wildlife.
Possible tasks:
-Clean-ups of nesting areas.
-Record-keeping of nests, temperatures, and weather conditions.
-Beach patrols.
-Identifying female turtles.
-Spotting turtle nests.
-Egg nest re-location.
-Nest clean-ups after turtle eggs have hatched.
-Maintenance tasks like painting signs, murals, beach clean-ups, etc.
-Environmental preservation talks in schools and the local community.
You will be working from monday to thursday, so you have friday saturday and monday to enjoy the beach.
We are using the fees to pay
We will pick you at the arrivals door in the airport, with a sign with your name.
Two meals per day
Please select a Sunday for arrival.
Our team will guide you for the best Sunday start date for your project. Turtle Season July- December
Wildlife: Turtles Conservation
Volunteer in a rescue center that takes in various endangered species of turtles, fish, caimans and others.
$550/week
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