2024 at Nutrition Outreach Assistant
Sea Turtle Guardian
Highlights
- Collect data about population structure, genetic origin and in-water habitats of endangered sea turtles.
- Hands-on experience in conservation efforts, including options for research, environmental education and community projects.
- Ideal for those studying animal science, marine biology, zoology, ecology, conservation.
Especially good for
About the program
Collect data about population structure, genetic origin and in-water habitats of endangered sea turtles.
The Dulce Gulf, meaning the Sweet Gulf is located off the Osa peninsula, one of 25 biodiversity hotspots worldwide. In fact, the Dulce Gulf is one of only four tropical fjords in existence. Yet very little is known about this place and its inhabitants, which include macaws, monkeys, dolphins, whales ...
Typical day
In-Water Sea Turtle Monitoring
It is important to remember that sea turtles always come first. This may mean working long, hard hours under hot and humid conditions; but in the end, it is worth it!
In-water monitoring surveys will be conducted at least twice a week (weather permitting) for about 6 ...
Free-time activities
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
You will be met at San Jose International airport and taken to a nearby hostel for your first night. The next day the coordinator will meet you at the hostel and give you an introduction and orientation to the project. You will then take the mid-day public bus to Osa. The project is located about 8 hours drive away from San Jose and goes through some of the highest points in Costa Rica so be sure to bring a warm sweater as it can be cold in places!
We can arrange airport pickup for an additional fee should you need.
Program fees
Meet your organization
Global Nomadic
Agency - founded in 2009
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Jeremy
About the project
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