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Sea Turtle & Coastal Conservation

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2 - 12 semaines  ·  Âge 18 - 50+
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  • Travel to Mexico and carry out vital sea turtle conservation. You’ll work with expert conservationists to protect endangered species like the Hawksbill and Black Turtle.
  • Carry out research and collect scientific data that will be used by researchers across the Americas. Help to move turtle nests to protected corrals, and then release hatchlings safely into the ocean.
  • Participate on Biodiversity studies. Maintain a register through direct observation and trap cameras for night surveillance

Points forts

  • Travel to Mexico and carry out vital sea turtle conservation. You’ll work with expert conservationists to protect endangered species like the Hawksbill and Black Turtle.
  • Carry out research and collect scientific data that will be used by researchers across the Americas. Help to move turtle nests to protected corrals, and then release hatchlings safely into the ocean.
  • Participate on Biodiversity studies. Maintain a register through direct observation and trap cameras for night surveillance
  • You'll enjoy living near La Peñita de Jaltemba which is a picturesque and quiet beach located in the municipality of Compostela, within the state of Nayarit, Mexico.
  • This hidden gem is known for its extensive stretch of pristine, clear sand that stretches for about 9 kilometers, offering a majestic view of the vast deep blue sea.

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    Âge 18+
    Seul voyageur
    Couples
    Familles
    Groupes
    50+

    À propos du programme

    Work with endangered turtles and help with coastal conservation efforts on the Pacific Coast

    If you have a strong interest in marine life conservation, and you want an adventurous experience outdoors, this is the project for you. You’ll spend your days patrolling black sand beaches, searching for turtle nests, and carefully transporting eggs to a more protected areas. You’ll release ...

    À propos du programme

    If you have a strong interest in marine life conservation, and you want an adventurous experience outdoors, this is the project for you. You’ll spend your days patrolling black sand beaches, searching for turtle nests, and carefully transporting eggs to a more protected areas. You’ll release hatchlings, and watch them crawl over the sand to the ocean. You’ll sail slowly around a lagoon, taking notes about the different animals and birds you see for scientists.  

    The work we do here is important, and you’ll become part of ongoing efforts to protect marine and coastal life. You’ll do plenty of hands-on work outdoors, and learn a lot from our conservation experts. This is really useful if you’re planning on pursuing a career in wildlife conservation someday. It’s also a good fit if you’re passionate about the environment and actively want to help. 

    You’ll also have the chance to hone personal skills like communication and adapting to a different environment. You can apply these skills to any career you pursue. 

    You don’t need previous experience to join. You’ll be supervised by experts, and Projects Abroad staff are always available to provide guidance and advice.

    The minimum duration for this Sea Turtle Conservation Project is one week, but we recommend staying longer to experience as much as possible.


    Journée typique

    Your project will be divided into several areas:


    Search for and move turtle nests to a protected area

    Coastal erosion and poaching are currently the biggest threats facing turtles today. Once a turtle has laid eggs, poachers dig up the eggs to sell at local markets. To protect the nests, we do beach ...

    Journée typique

    Your project will be divided into several areas:


    Search for and move turtle nests to a protected area

    Coastal erosion and poaching are currently the biggest threats facing turtles today. Once a turtle has laid eggs, poachers dig up the eggs to sell at local markets. To protect the nests, we do beach patrols every night. 

    When we find a nest, we move it to a safe location at the ecological center we work with. This is a protected area, and the eggs incubate in peace here. Once the eggs hatch, we release hatchlings into the ocean. 


    Biodiversity studies

    Every week, you’ll spend time in the Palo Verde estuary and El Chupadero lagoon. Here, you’ll monitor the presence and condition of the local wildlife. We do this in various ways. We:  


    • Maintain a register through direct observation and trap cameras for night surveillance
    • Monitor and collect data on the state of nearby mangrove forests
    • Grow mangrove seedlings in a greenhouse
    • Reforest areas where the mangrove forest has been damaged or removed

    Working with mangroves is especially important, because they: 

    • Provide a habitat for marine life
    • Protect coastlines from soil erosion
    • Help in the fight against climate change
    •  We need your help to plant as many as possible! 

    Educational and environmental outreaches

    Education is a big part of the conservation work we do in Mexico. We work directly with the ecological center to raise awareness in local communities. We emphasize the importance of looking after the environment and animals, and preserving them for future generations. You’ll help us with this work by visiting schools and running awareness campaigns in nearby communities. 


    Community beach clean-ups

    Reducing litter in our oceans is vital for keeping marine life safe. Rubbish, particularly non-biodegradable plastic, is hazardous. The sea turtles that nest here can get caught in the discarded plastic. Or, they may mistake it for food, which can hurt and even kill them. You’ll participate in regular beach clean-ups to remove as much rubbish as possible. 


    Activités de loisirs

    With beautiful beaches, arresting art galleries, and buzzing restaurants, there’s something for everyone in Mexico. You’ll have plenty to do during your free time on your project in this dynamic country.

    There’s something captivating about touring through old buildings. If you’re into ...

    Activités de loisirs

    With beautiful beaches, arresting art galleries, and buzzing restaurants, there’s something for everyone in Mexico. You’ll have plenty to do during your free time on your project in this dynamic country.

    There’s something captivating about touring through old buildings. If you’re into neo-gothic architecture, treat yourself to a trip to the Templo Expiatorio del Santisimo Sacramento. It’s a work of art with its ornate steeples and glowing stained glass windows.

    There are also plenty of museums, giving you the chance to immerse yourself in the country’s rich history. For something different, you can spend the day appreciating the wildlife and lush vegetation of Las Peñas Ecological Park.

    You can’t take a trip to Mexico without tasting authentic Mexican cuisine. You can spend an evening enjoying pozole or tamales at a local restaurant and watching the vivid orange-red sun melt into the horizon.

    We have a host of different projects in Mexico so there’ll likely be lots of other volunteers in the area during your trip. So you can choose to travel and explore in a group or on your own. 


    Conditions

    Conditions

    Âge minimum: 18 ans

    Pour participer à ce programme, tu dois avoir au moins 18 ans au moment du début. Des exceptions peuvent être possibles si tu fournis une autorisation de ton représentant légal ou si tu es accompagné(e) par l’un de tes parents.

    Compétences linguistiques

    Tu dois parler Anglais (niveau de base)

    Vérification des Antécédents Criminels

    Requis

    Restrictions de nationalité

    Aucune : l’aide venant du monde entier est la bienvenue.

    Engagement horaire

    Nous avons besoin de ton aide pour lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi et vendredi

    Services inclus

    Services inclus

    Services sur place

    • Accommodation

    • Food (three meals a day)

    • Airport pick-up and drop-off

    • Full induction and orientation by an experienced staff member on arrival

    • Transport to and from your work placement

    • In-country support and 24-hour back-up from our team of full-time local staff

    • Emergency assistance from our international emergency response team

    • Project equipment and materials, including access to our database with thousands of resources

    • Training and workshops from our experienced local staff

    • Regular social events and community activities with other volunteers and interns

    • Certification of project completion

    • Membership to our volunteer social media groups, to share information and to get in touch

    • A cultural awareness course

    • Organized weekend tourism trips

    Transfert de l'aéroport Don Miguel Hidal Y Costilla International Airport

    A member of Projects Abroad staff will be waiting for you with a sign when you arrive at Miguel Hidalgo Costilla Guadalajara International Airport. Depending on where you’re travelling from, you may need to stop over within the United States, and then transfer to another flight to get to Guadalajara.

    Depending on your arrival time, you may stay with a host family in Guadalajara overnight. You’ll then travel to La Peñita on the following day.

    Logement

    You'll share accommodation with other Projects Abroad volunteers during your stay in Mexico. This is a great way to get to know your fellow volunteers, share experiences, and explore your surroundings in your free time together.

    Your room will be modest, but comfortable, clean, and safe. 

    Aliments & Boissons

    Your programme fees include three meals a day.

    Accès à Internet

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    Billets d'avion

    L'aéroport le plus proche est Don Miguel Hidal Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) à Guadalajara. Nous t'aidons à trouver des vols pas chers pour aller en Mexique. TROUVER DES VOLS PAS CHERS

    Assurance voyage

    Partir à l'étranger est une aventure et c'est toujours mieux d'être bien préparé. Que ce soit une maladie soudaine, une blessure ou du vol - une assurance voyage pour Mexique te protège en cas de situation imprévue. OBTENIR UN DEVIS

    Vaccins

    Si tu envisages de faire du bénévolat en Mexique, nous te conseillons de consulter un médecin avant le début de ton voyage. Renseigne-toi sur les vaccins nécessaires pour Mexique. INFOS VACCINS

    Informations sur l'arrivée

    Flexible start dates between June and August
    Disponibilité
    janv. févr. mars avril mai juin juil. août sept. oct. nov. déc.

    Frais de Programme

    $1 026 par semaine 2 - 12 semaines Âge 18 - 50+

    Méthodes de payement

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    Durée

    2 - 12 semaines

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    Amériques > Amérique centrale > Mexique > La Peñita de Jaltemba

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