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Costa Rica: Sea Turtle + Marine Conservation

by: Broadreach

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Often considered an eco-tourism capital of the world, Costa Rica is the ideal place for you to witness - and contribute to - conservation in action. From jungle to coast in over 21 days, you'll venture across Costa Rica and explore this diverse country through the eyes of a field biologist and conservationist. Work alongside professional biologists, marine conservationists in the field with a smal...

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Program Highlights

Head to Drake Bay, where you'll observe tidepools and reefs, surveying dolphin populations and listening for whale calls.

Observe and collect data on tropical animals in their natural habitat.

Assist with sea turtle hatcheries, collecting biometric data on baby sea turtles and nesting sites.

Conduct in-water surveys as you snorkel the coast of a national park, observing unique fish and coral species.

Experience rustic adventure - white water rafting, canopy tours, hiking, surfing, and snorkeling.

Quick Details

Locations
  • San Jose, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) Offered2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Terms Available:
  • Summer
Age Requirement:14-17
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Science
  • Biology
  • Conservation & Preservation
  • Ecology
  • Marine Biology
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

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Overall Rating

9.67

Total Reviews

1

Great experience and opportunity!

by: E L - United StatesProgram: Costa Rica: Sea Turtle + Marine Conservation
7

the turtle conservation project was great, i went at the end of the turtle season so very very layed back we had a lot of down time which was good in some ways but did get a little slow at times. my host family was amazing and the other volenteers were so fun! just be sure to bring lots of entertainment besides a phone! the turtle work can also be a little stinky at times so be prepaired for that. but overall totally worth it!!

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Broadreach responded to this reviewOctober 24, 2022

Thank you for your review! I will pass your feedback along to the rest of the team - we're always looking for ways to improve each summer based on participant and family feedback!

Program Details

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Locations

  • San Jose, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Eco Tours
  • Scuba
  • Sea Kayaking

Availability

Years Offered: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks

Age Requirement

14-17

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Physical Exam/Health Records

Interviews

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Sydney Harned 2011

Participated in 2011

Alumni

I’d always been interested in traveling abroad, especially to study marine science. I thought it would be a great experience for me to learn more about the ocean while becoming more independent.

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