Sea Turtle Conservation
Sea Turtle
Highlights
This is an opportunity of a lifetime. You will be working in right next to the pristine Corcovado National Park. In this important area you are supporting our conservation program and will be working hand in hand with our local team to learn about and support our scientific work, beach cleaning activities, night patrol as well as work in the hatchery. We also work with the youth of the area in Environmental education and take your on a hike to the waterfall.
The Planet Conservation Sea Turtle Conservation project aims to protect four species of sea turtles of the west Pacific Ocean which are considered as (critically) endangered, according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (http://www.iucnredlist.org): the Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriácea) and the Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas). We would like to reduce the vulnerability of the above listed sea turtle population, to conserve the nesting populations and to generate scientific data for the preservation of sea turtles nesting on Carate, Rio Oro and La Leona beaches on the peninsula Osa, Costa Rica during the months of June to November and on the Caribbean side the months from February to May.
- Public transportation from Puerto Jimenez to Carate and back.
- 6 nights shared accommodation at the Project site incl/ full board.
- Local coordination w/Planet Conservation team.
- Hike to the waterfall.
- Bed sheets.
Day 1: Arrival in Carate 8:00 am or 3:00p.m. , accommodation and lunch; afternoon hike to the hatchery, 6 p.m. dinner and preparation for night patrol 8:00 p.m.
Day 2: 8:00 a.m. Breakfast; 9-11 a.m. work at the hatchery, bamboo meshes. 12md lunch. Afternoon hike to the waterfall. Night patrol at the hatchery.
Day 3: 8:00 a.m. Breakfast; 9-11 a.m. beach clean up; 12md lunch. Afternoon free. 6:00p.m. dinner. Night patrol beach/hatchery.
Day 4: 8:00a.m breakfast; day available for tour to Corcovado (additional fee) 12md lunch; 6:00p.m. dinner; evening off.
Day 5: 6:00 a.m. Morning census along the beach; 8:30 a.m. breakfast. Activity environmental education at the local public school; 12md lunch; afternoon off; 6:00 pm dinner; night patrol beach/hatchery.
Day 6: 8:00a.m breakfast; work at the project camp (data transcription, signs, bamboo meshes, etc.) 12md lunch; 6:00p.m. dinner; night patrol beach/hatchery.
Day 7: 6:00 a.m. Morning census along the beach; 8:00a.m. breakfast.
* High quality Rain gear (it can really rain in the tropics).
* Good quality shoes for walking (in turtle projects walks can be very long) and sandals
* Flashlight that includes read light and batteries (headlamps are a very good idea as well as rechargeable batteries).
* Bring an Aquapack to store your items during heavy rains when you patrol the beach.
* Alarm clock (battery powered) and a wristwatch.
* Swimsuit.
* First-aid kit, there is no Pharmacy close by so you have to bring everything you need with you (if you have special medication let us know).
* Insect repellant.
* Anti-itch cream.
* Towel (fast drying ones are ideal).
* Waterproof Sunscreen (bring a lot, sun rays are very strong).
* Sunglasses.
* Camera and film (water proof can be a good idea for baby turtles in the water, also better cause there might be heavy rain).
* Journal (it will be an unforgettable experience).
* Light clothing (it dries fast).
* Bring a jacket it can get a little chilly.
* Rubber boots (is not compulsory).
* Mosquito net and bed linen.
* Biodegradable Personal hygiene items, we recommend to purchase them locally from the BIOLAND brand.
* Snacks, LOTS of Snacks (you will be provided with food for 3 meals per day but there is nothing nearby where you can stock up your food forrsldibrasll be charged lsit will be charged an 2500-3000 Colones)ia, Sur...sweets and salts).
* Books, music, guitar, paints, cards, jenga are nice to socialize/
* Pocket Spanish dictionary (may be useful).
DONATIONS ARE WELCOME!
June to December upon request.
The Planet Conservation Sea Turtle Conservation project aims to protect four species of sea turtles of the west Pacific Ocean which are considered as (critically) endangered, according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (http://www.iucnredlist.org): the Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriácea) and the Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas). We would like to reduce the vulnerability of the above listed sea turtle population, to conserve the nesting populations and to generate scientific data for the preservation of sea turtles nesting on Carate, Rio Oro and La Leona beaches on the peninsula Osa, Costa Rica during the months of June to November and on the Caribbean side the months from February to May.
Day 1: Arrival in Carate 8:00 am or 3:00p.m. , accommodation and lunch; afternoon hike to the hatchery, 6 p.m. dinner and preparation for night patrol 8:00 p.m.
Day 2: 8:00 a.m. Breakfast; 9-11 a.m. work at the hatchery, bamboo meshes. 12md lunch. Afternoon hike to the waterfall. Night patrol at the hatchery.
Day 3: 8:00 a.m. Breakfast; 9-11 a.m. beach clean up; 12md lunch. Afternoon free. 6:00p.m. dinner. Night patrol beach/hatchery.
Day 4: 8:00a.m breakfast; day available for tour to Corcovado (additional fee) 12md lunch; 6:00p.m. dinner; evening off.
Day 5: 6:00 a.m. Morning census along the beach; 8:30 a.m. breakfast. Activity environmental education at the local public school; 12md lunch; afternoon off; 6:00 pm dinner; night patrol beach/hatchery.
Day 6: 8:00a.m breakfast; work at the project camp (data transcription, signs, bamboo meshes, etc.) 12md lunch; 6:00p.m. dinner; night patrol beach/hatchery.
Day 7: 6:00 a.m. Morning census along the beach; 8:00a.m. breakfast.
- Public transportation from Puerto Jimenez to Carate and back.
- 6 nights shared accommodation at the Project site incl/ full board.
- Local coordination w/Planet Conservation team.
- Hike to the waterfall.
- Bed sheets.
* High quality Rain gear (it can really rain in the tropics).
* Good quality shoes for walking (in turtle projects walks can be very long) and sandals
* Flashlight that includes read light and batteries (headlamps are a very good idea as well as rechargeable batteries).
* Bring an Aquapack to store your items during heavy rains when you patrol the beach.
* Alarm clock (battery powered) and a wristwatch.
* Swimsuit.
* First-aid kit, there is no Pharmacy close by so you have to bring everything you need with you (if you have special medication let us know).
* Insect repellant.
* Anti-itch cream.
* Towel (fast drying ones are ideal).
* Waterproof Sunscreen (bring a lot, sun rays are very strong).
* Sunglasses.
* Camera and film (water proof can be a good idea for baby turtles in the water, also better cause there might be heavy rain).
* Journal (it will be an unforgettable experience).
* Light clothing (it dries fast).
* Bring a jacket it can get a little chilly.
* Rubber boots (is not compulsory).
* Mosquito net and bed linen.
* Biodegradable Personal hygiene items, we recommend to purchase them locally from the BIOLAND brand.
* Snacks, LOTS of Snacks (you will be provided with food for 3 meals per day but there is nothing nearby where you can stock up your food forrsldibrasll be charged lsit will be charged an 2500-3000 Colones)ia, Sur...sweets and salts).
* Books, music, guitar, paints, cards, jenga are nice to socialize/
* Pocket Spanish dictionary (may be useful).
DONATIONS ARE WELCOME!
June to December upon request.