Volunteer with sea turtles in Costa Rica

with Oyster Worldwide

	South America, Costa Rica
	Start date: 2024-06-26
	Duration: 1 – 12 weeks
	No Salary: Volunteer project
	Accommodation included
	3 meals per day provided at the project site
	Training provided

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Oyster Worldwide offer a very personal service with detailed preparation and support before, during and when you return from travel. Pre-departure services include an interview and a personalised portal with all the details about your project and what to expect. We advise on safety, cultural issues, flights, what to take, currency and what life will be like in your chosen destination. Oyster Worldwide pride themselves on selecting projects that we believe are genuinely worthwhile. Every project has been visited by a member of the Oyster team and vetted for excellence.

Course Highlights

what makes this gap year memorable

✔ Witnessing nesting turtles emerging from the sea at night under a glittering Milky Way
✔ Watching hundreds of baby turtles clamber out of their nest – and then releasing them back to the ocean
✔ Swinging in a hammock on a golden sand beach looking over the rolling waves
✔ Meeting the locals, eating their yummy food and being welcomed into their friendly community

Course Description

a typical day on this gap project

Days will vary, but typical tasks include beach patrols, usually a few hours each night. Once eggs have been collected, participants are also needed in the hatchery to monitor incubation periods and hatching. Conservation tasks also include beach cleans, classes and workshops on conservation and research tasks. Local children may also pop by to practice their English and for help with their homework. Helping to protect sea turtles from the threats of poaching, predation and confusion by lights from the town is vital to ensure the survival of the population. Volunteers help to sustain the conservation efforts, ensuring that the local community are aware of the work and support it. There is plenty of time off in which you can enjoy the stunning beaches of Costa Rica, explore the local area, play games, surf and snorkel.