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Turtle and Marine Conservation in Costa Rica

by: Kaya Responsible Travel

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Be a part of the conservation and protection of sea turtles in Costa Rica! Join Kaya on its Turtle and Marine Conservation Project located near Bataan in the Limon Province of Costa Rica. This is an opportunity to help protect sea turtles and their eggs while learning more about these magnificent creatures alongside a dedicated marine biologist. You will assist a local team with the conservatio...

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Program Highlights

Give an extra pair of hands in securing environments for the survival of sea turtles in Costa Rica.

Assist in the stopping of population decline of these endangered marine species.

Complement your knowledge with this hands-on experience in protecting these animals and their habitats.

Learn how climate change is affecting the marine wildlife.

Explore the stunning scenery in Costa Rica and make friends with other international volunteers.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Limon, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) Offered2023, 2024Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Environment
  • Marine Conservation
  • Reforestation
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • American
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Belgian
  • British
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Recognitions

Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.36

Total Reviews

3

Ostional was wonderful!

by: Alexandria Alma - United StatesProgram: Turtle and Marine Conservation in Costa Rica
8

The turtle project in Ostional. Kaya was helpful with helping me discover the program and lineup my multiple volunteer positions. Ostional and my host family were wonderful. I got to witness an arribada wiry thousands of turtles on the beach too!

Una experiencia que cambia vidas

by: Valeria Boetsch - ChileProgram: Turtle and Marine Conservation in Costa Rica
8

Voluntariar en junquillal es una experiencia que cambia vidas. Se conoce gente nueva todas las semanas y te permiten involucrarte verdaderamente en lo que es la conservacion de tortugas, ya sea dando informacion sobre las especies de tortuga o su conservacion hasta trabajos practicos. Si bien estos trabajos son fisicamente demandantes, son extremadamente gratificantes. Me voy con una experiencia inolvidable a mi casa, grandes aprendizajes y con lazos muy fuertes con gente de todas partes del m...

Turtle paradise!

by: Samantha Kerr - United KingdomProgram: Turtle and Marine Conservation in Costa Rica
7

Volunteering in Junquiall has been great fun, it's an eye-opening experience and you'd have to be prepared for hard, physical work but it's worth it when you get to see baby turtle hatchlings and large females laying their eggs. The accommodation is basic, there are no home comforts that most people would be used to but its expected considering where you're based. It's a 20 minute walk to the beach which can be tiring when you're walking to and from the beach multiple times a day but there are p...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Limon, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Marine Science
  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation

Availability

Years Offered: 2023, 2024

Intern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Belgian

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Resume
  • Online Application

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