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Costa Rican Sea Turtles
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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…
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