7 / 11 / 14 Day Day Protect nesting sea turtles & hatchlings
Work alongside a dedicated team of experts at a beachside conservation site in Costa Rica, where you’ll play a crucial role in protecting endangered sea turtles. Your responsibilities will include transferring sea turtle eggs to secure hatcheries to protect them from poaching and increase their chances of survival.
You’ll take part in wellness checks on nesting turtles, assessing body and shell condition, behavior, and providing basic rehabilitation if needed. You’ll also help collect vital data, such as shell size, identification tagging, nest location, and egg counts. Participate in both day and night beach patrols to monitor nesting activity and support ongoing research. When hatchlings reach about 45 days old, you’ll assist in their release back into the ocean after gathering important growth data. Beyond turtle conservation, you’ll engage in impactful community outreach programs, teaching local children about the environment, sea turtles, conservation, English, and recycling.
Help clean the beaches and support local recycling initiatives to protect the fragile coastal ecosystem. During your downtime, fall asleep to the sound of the waves, visit nearby eco-lodges, or explore the renowned Corcovado National Park. Your experience also includes exciting tours to Isla Tortuga by boat, a volcano and coffee farm, a family-run chocolate farm, and a cultural tour of San José.
Available: Year round
Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation
