Sea Turtle & Coastal Conservation

location
1 - 12 weeks  ·  Alder 16 - 50+

rating  Outstanding 5  · 
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Højdepunkter

  • Work closely with conservation experts at a local ecological centre to move nests to protected corrals, and then release hatchlings safely into the ocean
  • Help preserve the biodiversity of the surrounding area by doing scientific studies and working with crocodiles and iguanas
  • Address coastal erosion by growing and planting mangroves
  • When you’re not working, we’ve organised activities and an exciting weekend trip
  • Explore Mexico and learn more about the culture with your group


Særligt velegnet til

Alder 16+
Singler
Par
Familier
Grupper
50+

Om programmet

Work with expert conservationists to protect endangered species like the Olive Ridley Turtle.

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 ...

Om programmet

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.


Typisk dag

There’s always a lot to be done at Cuyutlan! Here are some of the activities you can get involved in:

  • Search for and relocate turtle eggs and safeguard turtle nests
  • Clean and maintain turtle tanks and care for sea turtles at the ecological centre
  • Study the area’s biodiversity as part of important ...

Typisk dag

There’s always a lot to be done at Cuyutlan! Here are some of the activities you can get involved in:

  • Search for and relocate turtle eggs and safeguard turtle nests
  • Clean and maintain turtle tanks and care for sea turtles at the ecological centre
  • Study the area’s biodiversity as part of important research initiatives
  • Participate on beach clean-ups during the afternoons

Your project will be divided into the following ways:

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. 


Ensure turtles tanks are clean and maintained

The ecological center we work with has permission from the government to keep turtles, especially those who have been injured and cannot be released back into the wild. They need your help to look after all the turtles living here. You’ll help clean the tanks, and make sure turtles are fed and cared for. Each turtle is also weighed and measured once a month. 


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. 


Fritidsaktiviteter

Exploring Mexico

Finally, this project is also an opportunity for you to travel, learn, and grow in a safe environment with a group of volunteers. Make the most of the opportunity to have some fun in the sun with your fellow volunteers. Be sure to enjoy the famous open-air palapa covered seafood ...

Fritidsaktiviteter

Exploring Mexico

Finally, this project is also an opportunity for you to travel, learn, and grow in a safe environment with a group of volunteers. Make the most of the opportunity to have some fun in the sun with your fellow volunteers. Be sure to enjoy the famous open-air palapa covered seafood restaurants around town! And a fantastic way to spend your time is to relax by the beach with a book, tour the local markets and the beautiful and colorful town and market.


This is also an ideal location to visit close-by beautiful Mexican locations such as: 

  • Tlaquepaque
  • Chapala Lake / Ajijic
  • Tequila 
  • Guachimontones 
  • Barranca de Huentitan 
  • Guadalajara 


Krav

Krav

Minimumsalder: 16 år

For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 16 år gammel på programmets startdato.

Sprogfærdigheder

Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (basic level)

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Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

Tidsforpligtelse

Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag

Hvad er inkluderet

Hvad er inkluderet

Tjenester af Projects Abroad

  • 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

Afhentning i lufthavnen i 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.

 If the project you’re joining is based in Cuyutlan, you will stay with a host family in Guadalajara overnight. You’ll then travel to Cuyutlan (3 hour drive) on the following day.

Our main offices are based in Guadalajara.

Indkvartering

You'll share accommodation with other Projects Abroad volunteers during your stay in Cuyutlan. 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. 

Mad og drikkevarer

Your programme fees include three meals a day.

Internetadgang

God adgang til projektområdet

Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

Flybilletter

Den nærmeste lufthavn er Don Miguel Hidal Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) i Guadalajara. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Mexico. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

Rejseforsikring

At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Mexico giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

Vacciner

Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Mexico, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Mexico. VACCINE CHECKER

Oplysninger ved ankomst

June to September
Tilgængelighed
Jan. Febr. Marts April Maj Jun Jul Aug. Sept. Okt. Nov. Dec.

Programgebyrer

1 uge (min. ophold) 1.870€
2 uger 2.185€
3 uger 2.500€
4 uger 2.815€
8 uger 4.075€
12 uger (max. ophold) 5.335€
Gennemsnitligt gebyr 1.157€/uge

Programgebyrer

1.157€ pr. uge 1 - 12 weeks Alder 16 - 50+

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Duration

1 - 12 weeks

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Final Payment

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Agentur - grundlagt i 1992

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Spoken languages: Engelsk

Om projektet

For over 30 years, Projects Abroad has been the world's leading provider of international volunteer programs, internships, and life-changing travel experiences.

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For over 30 years, Projects Abroad has been the world's leading provider of international volunteer programs, internships, and life-changing travel experiences.  

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207 feltrapporter · rating5

Emily Scott rating5

2019 at Sea Turtle & Coastal Conservation

I really enjoyed helping at El Tortugario as the reason I had decided to partake in the project was because i felt passionate about making a difference. The night patrols were one of my favourite things to do - despite never finding any turtles! I understand that we had a large group of volunteers, ...
Yasmine Willems rating5

2018 at Sea Turtle & Coastal Conservation

I loved to work with turtles and spend time with my group of supervisors and students. I enjoyed the general friendly atmosphere and the cultural diversity of our team. ..
Lisa Robinson rating5

2018 at Sea Turtle & Coastal Conservation

Working with the turtles, particularly cleaning the baby turtles was lots of fun and felt special as it was a very rare opportunity. The patrols were also very enjoyable, and finding the nests made the 5:30am wake up ...
Efren Chen rating5

2018 at Sea Turtle & Coastal Conservation

Getting to just be so close to the animals while caring for them was a new and amazing experience. Releasing the turtles, going on night patrols for eggs, going to the mangrove jungle for seedlings, etc. were all enjoyable to ...
Phoebe Coupland rating5

2020 at Medical Intern

The most enjoyable experience in Nepal was the Chitwan safari on one of our leisure activities that went for the weekend. In CMC hosptial working in maternity and the operation theatre, we had the amazing experience of being able to watch a lot of babies being ...
Alice Hayes rating5

2020 at Medical Intern

I enjoyed the safari in the national park, i also enjoyed working in the hospital (especially maternity and operating thertre) an expirincing how its is ...

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