Turtle Conservation and Research
Highlights
- Engage with the local people and provide education on protecting their environment
- Perform seagrass surveys during low spring tides
- Assist with beach clean ups and turtle watches
- Help create a new research database in a relatively unstudied area
- Gain animal handling experience (nesting season only)
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About the program
From November to March, during the nesting season, you'll help identify and monitor key nesting sites, behaviour, and population changes.
The turtle conservation program involves seasonal monitoring of sea turtles nesting on the northern beaches of Madagascar. From November to March, during the nesting season, you’ll help identify and monitor key nesting sites, behaviour, and population changes. From April to October, the ...
Typical day
Each program generally includes morning and afternoon activities. After dinner, we hold a briefing to discuss the activities for the following day.
NOTE: The schedule may vary widely depending on the project, tides, and other factors for that day.
Sample Schedule:
- 06:00-08:00: Breakfast at the camp ...
Free-time activities
Volunteers have weekends off and can explore various areas of Nosy Komba and the nearby islands during their free time. While volunteers must organize these trips independently, contact information from past volunteers is available at the camp, providing guidance on how to arrange excursions and ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Program starts every 1st & 3rd Monday of each month. Arrivals on Sat/ Sun. If arriving on Sat, an extra night is charged.
Program fees
Meet your organization
Involvement Volunteers IVI
Non-profit - founded in 1989
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Coordinated by
Lauren
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