We are a sea turtle nesting project founded in 2000 to help protect the endangered leatherback sea turtle from illegal poaching and to help its recovery on a national and international level. We are situated on a 3km beach on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. The Station’s goal is to conserve the turtles and their habitat together with promoting awareness and education through its education program which includes the Education Centre; “Las Siete Quillas”.
Estacion Las Tortugas (ELT) has a long-term database on nesting activity that Research Assistant Volunteers will be trained to assist in through their participation. Duties include but are not limited to:
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Playa Mondonguillo; Matina; Limon
10 March – 20 July; 2022
Whole duration of the season
Adults of both sexes 18+ (if under 18; must be accompanied by an adult). Families welcome
Must be 18+ years old; able to participate in strenuous physical activity for extended periods of time; eg. lift heavy turtle nests; walk 10 km (6mi) a night on soft sand and uneven surfaces in the dark; work in rainy; humid; buggy conditions; adaptable to an inconsistent sleep schedule to be able to conduct both day and night work; comfortable living and working in a team in a remote setting with basic accommodation and food and limited internet for an extended period of time; have a positive mindset and be communicative and considerate of others especially when faced with little sleep and a fast paced work environment; professional demeanor; ability to follow instructions with patience and respect; basic level of Spanish; must be able to stay the whole period required; provide a negative COVID-19 test before arrival or quarantine in Costa Rica prior to the start of the project; enthusiastic and excited to contribute to the conservation of the biggest sea turtle on the planet!
No cost. Full board (accommodation and 3 meals per day) is provided. Airport pick-up or bus terminal pick up can be arranged.
