vanaf 436€

Buitengewoon 5rating (10)

In-Water Sea turtle Conservation

location
2 - 20 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
  Goed Responsgraad

Highlights

  • You will have direct contact with the wildlife in Brazil in the search for sea turtles in their habitat and captures of them in the water as well as monitoring their interactions with fisherman
  • Also you will discover the natural beauty of the region and its marine animals, including sea turtles, dolphins and sea lions.
  • Be able to experience the Brazilian way of life and immerse yourself in its culture, from its food, music and dance, also with the opportunity to see Brazilian shows every weekend.
  • Promote environmental education amongst the locals and build friendships with volunteers from around the world.
  • Learn and develop the different techniques for sea turtle research and live a greener life which we promote and apply as a group.

Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
Groepen

Over het programma

Search for sea turtles and have direct contact with wildlife in Brazil!

About the Program

The main objective of this programme is to evaluate and assess the occurrence of Green Sea Turtles in the breakwaters of “Molhes de Barra”. When doing so you will assess the relationships of the turtles which such activities like fishing and tourism, to help the conservation of ...

Over het programma

About the Program

The main objective of this programme is to evaluate and assess the occurrence of Green Sea Turtles in the breakwaters of “Molhes de Barra”. When doing so you will assess the relationships of the turtles which such activities like fishing and tourism, to help the conservation of this species. This is done by 3 main methods:

1 - Sighting sea turtles from a fixed point and recording data.

2 - Monitoring the artisanal fisheries.   

3 - Capturing the sea turtles to perform biometrics, sampling and marking in two different regions “Molhe Oeste” in Rio Grande Municipality and “Molhe Leste” in Sao Jose de Norte municipality.

Your Role as a Volunteer

In order to achieve these goals volunteers must develop their skills and perform their activities effectively. Volunteers will be monitored to ensure that all data has been collected correctly. Volunteers can benefit from the opportunity of being trained by one of the most experienced groups in intentional capture of sea turtles in Brazil. Co-ordinaed by PhD Gustavo Martinez Souza - who has done do for over 10 years throughout Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul. South, Brazil, and the coast of Uruguay - as well as enjoy natural landscapes still little known and valued in South Brazil (as Molhe Oeste, "Refúgio da Vida Silvestre do Molhe Oeste", "Estação Ecológica do Taim" and "Capilha"). The house of Caminho Marinho’s main place of work is on the beach of “Praia de Cassino” and is 5km from the “Molhe  Oeste”, Rio Grande. Instead of commercial centres, for the small beaches of brazil in “Praia do Cassino” there are handicraft shops, clothing stores, drugstores and supermarkets, where over 40,000 residents visit per year and 1 million people over summer (Dec-Feb).

About the Molhes da Barra

There are two 5km long breakwaters at the mouth of Lagoa dos patos that protect from wave action and natural silting giving access to the estuarine environment. The “Molhes de Barra” moorings are the only large rock structures along the entire coast of Rio Grande do Sul (except the Torres in the extreme North of the state) and they play a fundamental role in the ecology of several species. As these structures provide protection for the habitat of communities, such as mussels, groupers, bottlenose dolphins, sea lions, sea birds and sea turtles.


Dagelijkse activiteiten

Every day the volunteers will cycle (5km) to the “Molhe Oeste” to carry out monitoring activities, such as:

  • Sighting sea turtles from a fixed point (Molhes de Barra)
  • Teams will take turns to go to the breakwaters by bike or foots to observe for two hours, and rest for 30 minutes per sighting. They ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

Every day the volunteers will cycle (5km) to the “Molhe Oeste” to carry out monitoring activities, such as:

  • Sighting sea turtles from a fixed point (Molhes de Barra)
  • Teams will take turns to go to the breakwaters by bike or foots to observe for two hours, and rest for 30 minutes per sighting. They will record the number of animals sighted, oceanographic and meteorological data and some other measurements.
  • Monitor of amateur and artisanal fishing in the Breakwaters of Barra de Rio Grande.

As well as sighting animals, volunteers will follows amateur and artisanal fishing activities and record the number of fisherman using each type of fishing gear (holding net, net, line and rod, etc). They will interview the fishermen socioeconomic questions and receive the sea turtles caught incidentally by the fishermen partners of Caminho Marinho. If turtles are captured, the volunteers will manage the captured animals following Caminho Marinho’s correct protocol.

Twice a week, the volunteers will go to intentionally captured sea turtles in Molhe Oeste to carry out biometrics, sampling and tagging. To intentionally capture green sea turtles, we use a waiting gill net (50m length, 3.2m height, 30cm mesh).

The turtles that are captured are characterized by the presence or absence of tumors and epibionts, obtained biometrics (7 measures), skin, blood and carapace collection, then are later tagged and released.

In order to raise awareness about turtle protection issues and conservation of the environment some of these releases will take place in the presence of local tourists and residents. This will promote interaction between the community and the activities of Caminho Marinho.

Once a week, volunteers will travel by boat to the intentionally captured sea turtles in Molhe Leste in Sao Jose de Norte. Using the same procedure as previously mentioned.


Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

Rio Grande is a city known for musicality, with several local artists of Brazilian and international music (Thursday to Saturday gigs).

Rio Grande has several museums with the most known being those linked to the sea: oceanographic museum, nautical museum, eco-museum Polvora Island, and a visit to ...

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

Rio Grande is a city known for musicality, with several local artists of Brazilian and international music (Thursday to Saturday gigs).

Rio Grande has several museums with the most known being those linked to the sea: oceanographic museum, nautical museum, eco-museum Polvora Island, and a visit to the Center for Marine Animal Rehabilitation (CRAM).

Although limited to climatic conditions, there are diving and swimming spots in the breakwaters, as well as hiking through different places in the city as Ilha dos Marinheiros, Capilha and Taim. 

Once a week, beach yoga activities are suggested, as well as a percussion workshop. 


Voorwaarden

Voorwaarden

Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

Taalkennis

Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

Andere vaardigheden

The program intends to give opportunity to all who have health conditions to carry out the activities.

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 08:00 - 20:00

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door Caminho Marinho

With the payment, the volunteers have the right to accommodation, food, professional training and participation in all activities of the Caminho Marinho, combining expenses with land and water transportation (fishery boat).
Volunteers are entitled to use a bicycle, being responsible for the maintenance and safety.

Accomodatie

Caminho Marinho's house is large with three bedrooms and one of them is a suite. As volunteers demand, the room can be individual, shared with one other person or shared with up to six volunteers.
The organization of the house is collective, and the volunteers are responsible for the organization of the house, cleaning and preparation of meals.

Eten & Drank

Volunteers are entitled to three basic meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and the volunteers are responsible for preparation and cleaning after a meal.
  • At breakfast, there is bread, jam, margarine, tea, coffee and biscuit (salted and sweet).
  • At lunch, volunteers prepare quick meals such as pasta, omelette or sandwiches, so you do not waste time and get the volunteer tasks done.
  • At dinner, the meal is more elaborate with rice, beans, salad, accompaniment (potatoes, polenta or vegetables).
Dishes are washed by volunteers.
Drinks are not included in the fees. The house has water filter and the possibility to buy drinks (soda, juice and beer (at night)).

Internet toegang

Makkelijke toegang op de project site

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Salgado Filho International Airport

Afhaling van de luchthaven is ook niet inbegrepen in de programmakosten.

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) in Porto Alegre. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Brazilië. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

Reisverzekering

Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Brazilië biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

Vaccinaties

Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Brazilië dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Brazilië. VACCINATIE CHECKER

Gegevens over jouw aankomst

Caminho Marinho offers accommodation service in the Cassino Beach, which consists of a large house with 3 bedrooms, bathroom, living room and kitchen, equipped with internet and washing machine with cost; The organization is collective between the trainees and volunteers to maintain the good living environment. Bed linen (sheets, blanket and pillow) and bath towel and for the field are the responsibility of the volunteers.

The project is located in the municipality of Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul. The nearest international airport is located in Porto Alegre (Salgado Filho Airport). By bus, the volunteer arrives from Porto Alegre to Rio Grande in a trip of 5 hours and 27 dollars of cost.

The Project region has four seasons of the year well marked and therefore the luggage of the volunteer must be adapted according to the period of their participation. The project works throughout the year - however, the climate changes every season. Although sea turtles are present all year round, they become much less abundant between July and September.

Beschikbaarheid
jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

Programmakosten

2 weken (min. verblijf) 436€
3 weken 601€
4 weken 766€
5 weken 902€
6 weken 1.048€
7 weken 1.183€
8 weken 1.319€
9 weken 1.455€
10 weken 1.591€
11 weken 1.707€
12 weken 1.824€
13 weken 1.930€
20 weken (max. verblijf) 3.434€
Gemiddelde kosten 195€/week

Programmakosten

195€ per week 2 - 20 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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Duurtijd

2 - 20 weken

Waarborg

De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


Finale betaling

Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Caminho Marinho gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


Ontmoet je organisatie

Caminho Marinho

Buitengewoon 5 rating (10 beoordelingen)

NGO - opgericht in 2010

Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

  Goed Responsgraad

Gepresenteerd door

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Gesproken talen: Engels

Over de organisatie

The Caminho Marinho is an initiative that aims to connect Research, Extension and Teaching as the way for the sea turtles conservation and sustainable use of resources.

Ontmoet je organisatie

Caminho Marinho is a marine conservation nonprofit in Brazil focused on protecting sea turtles “in water” and preserving their feeding areas through hands-on conservation programs in 3 different brazilian beaches. Join us, help the sea turtles´ research and travel across brazilian south coast following the sea turtles!

 

  • Who We Are

Caminho Marinho team has been sharing our passion for sea turtles and artisanal fisheries culture with volunteers from around the world for over 12 years. The Volunteering Caminho Marinho opportunities are a unique opportunity to learn about the sea turtles, travel across Brazil and to help protect and conserve thie coastal and marine environment.


  • Our History

Since 2010, Caminho Marinho is an initiative that develops research, teaching and extension in important feeding areas for sea turtles in Brazil, places where sea turtles can stay for 20 to 50 years. 

 

  • Our Mission

Our mission is to promote the conservation of sea turtles under an ecosystem approach, that is, to seek the individual health of sea turtles in coastal environments, valuing the ecological sustainability of the areas, recognizing the need for economic viability, but always promoting social justice.

 

  • Our Goals

Our main objective is to assess the abundance of sea turtles in feeding and development areas and the individual health of these animals, accompanied by students and volunteers in training, and sharing the main results with the local and general community. Each site with its scenic beauty, community involvement and problems in which sea turtles suffer from human actions. 

The role of the volunteer is fundamental for the uninterrupted proposition of activities to monitor the abundance and density of sea turtles and their potential interaction with artisanal fishing communities, working mainly in the sighting of sea turtles from fixed historically monitored points.

The volunteer participates in environmental education activities organized in our carnival block rhythm of the sea, which proposes musical and artistic education activities with discarded materials to promote a carnival block that shares the proposals and ideals of environmental conservation. Therefore, different workshops are proposed weekly, such as for the production of costumes, painting of costumes, production of musical instruments, musical performance, in addition to visits to important conservation areas. The block has its peak moment in the carnival parade during this important Brazilian holiday.

Become a Caminho Marinho volunteer and participate in the training promoted through lectures by the main researchers who lead the current research of our institute, and guests from important partner institutions in Brazil and worldwide.

 

  • Why Choose Us?

More than an accommodation, Base do Caminho Marinho seeks to be, in practice, the environment is the harmonious system with activities shared among all, always seeking ecologically sustainable, economically viable and socially fair strategies, developing the main practices that are friendly to the environment.


10 beoordelingen · rating5

Holly Crawford rating5

2021 at In-Water Sea turtle Conservation

To sum it up- Caminho Marinho is a little piece of heaven. To say more, there wasn’t anything that I didn’t love. As a 50+ year old volunteer from the USA that had no experience with long term volunteer commitment (+1 month), no real knowledge of sea turtles and sadly unprepared to converse ...
Valentin Milet rating5

2019 at In-Water Sea turtle Conservation

You will arrive in a wonderful country with an amazing team. All Caminho Marinho crews are so nice and interesting. Doing a social journey with them is a great way to learn many things about Brazil, the ocean, turtles and to discover a new culture and maybe a new part of you. To conclude, it's the ...
Maria Luiza Leal de Paula rating5

2019 at In-Water Sea turtle Conservation

Caminho Marinho helped me to understand what it feels like to work into marine conservation, in a group that loves what they do. My volunteer experience in Caminho Marinho is a huge part of my formation in Biological Sciences, and it makes me love even more what I’m doing. In Rio Grande we can ...
Bruno Correa rating5

2018 at In-Water Sea turtle Conservation

Google Translator: Search to know, extend to share, and teach to multiply Develop research, extension and teaching about sea turtles to promote their conservation, valuing ecological, economic and social aspects, inspiring the sustainable and ecosystem use of the ...
Ana Lopes De Andrade Saraiva rating5

2018 at In-Water Sea turtle Conservation

volunteering on the marine path - sea turtle conservation course on an ecosystem approach I had the opportunity to stay at the base of the Marine Way for 4 months, where I was very well received by all team members. During these four months, I learned a lot from the project, which aims at the ...
Thayana Gião rating5

2018 at In-Water Sea turtle Conservation

Volunter on Caminho Marinho - Conservation of sea turtles in Brazil The Caminho Marinho project develops activities focused on conservation and research on sea turtles that live in Praia do Cassino. Its main activities are: intentional capture of sea turtles, monitoring of the current fishing in ...

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