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Costa Rican Sea Turtles

Earthwatch
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Newton, MA
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    October 31, 2025
    End Date:
    January 29, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    9 Days
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    40
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Environment & Sustainability, International Relations
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    15+
    Other Requirements:
    No special skills or experience needed!

    Description

    Costa Rican Sea Turtles

    The leatherback sea turtle population in the Pacific, once the species' stronghold, has decreased by over 90% since 1980. Help scientists investigate this decline and find ways to save this and other sea turtle species.

    Researchers must understand all aspects of sea turtles’ lives to ensure their protection, including migration routes and nesting success. As part of this effort, you will patrol the beach after dark to observe these remarkable creatures up close. During your patrols, you will identify individual turtles, record essential measurements, and monitor their health. You may also collect skin samples for genetic research, attach satellite transmitters to track their movements or assist in relocating eggs from nests at risk of being washed away. With sea turtle populations declining, every piece of data-and every turtle-plays a crucial role in their conservation.

    https://earthwatch.org/expeditions/costa-rican-sea-turtles

    2025 Teams:

    Oct 31 - Nov 08, 2025

    Nov 09 - Nov 17, 2025

    Nov 30 - Dec 08, 2025

    Dec 11 - Dec 19, 2025

    2026 Teams:

    Jan 06 - Jan 14, 2026

    Jan 14 - Jan 22, 2026

    Jan 22 - Jan 30, 2026

    Jan 30 - Feb 07, 2026

    Oct 30 - Nov 07, 2026

    Nov 08 - Nov 16, 2026

    Dec 04 - Dec 12, 2026

    Dec 13 - Dec 21, 2026

    2027 Teams:

    Jan 05 - Jan 13, 2027

    Jan 13 - Jan 21, 2027

    Jan 21 - Jan 29, 2027

    Jan 29 - Feb 06, 2027

    The leatherback sea turtle population in the Pacific, once the species' stronghold, has decreased by over 90% since 1980. Help scientists investigate this decline and find ways to save this and other sea turtle species.

    Researchers must understand all aspects of sea turtles’ lives to ensure their protection, including migration routes and nesting success. As part of this effort, you will patrol the beach after dark to observe these remarkable creatures up close. During your patrols, you will identify individual turtles, record essential measurements, and monitor their health. You may also collect skin samples for genetic research, attach satellite transmitters to track their movements or assist in relocating eggs from nests at risk of being washed away. With sea turtle populations declining, every piece of data-and every turtle-plays a crucial role in their conservation.

    https://earthwatch.org/expeditions/costa-rican-sea-turtles

    2025 Teams:

    Oct 31…

    Location

    On-site
    Tamarindo coastline, Newton, Massachusetts, US

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