Conservation Sea Turtle Volunteer Project in Ecuador
Ecuador
- Quito:
Quito
- Galapagos Islands:
Galapagos Islands
- All Other Regions of Ecuador:
Manta,
Bahia de Caraquez,
Canoa,
Montanita,
Puerto Lopez,
Salango,
Rural Areas
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Description:
The National Park beaches, in Manabi, are considered some of the last nesting areas for sea turtles in Ecuador. Even though the number of sea turtles which migrate yearly to the coast is low compared to other areas of the world, it is very important to evaluate and protect the nests of these animals. Nesting season starts by the end of January. Daily visits to the main beaches of the area are required in order to identify nests and protect them. Also, sea turtles nesting in the area will be tagged with tags provided by NOAA La Jolla (tagging will be supervised at all times). Once the nesting season is over, volunteers will start diving to observe sea turtles and try to identify markings on individual animals. Diving activities will also attempt additional new tag deployments. Using tested methods, project participants will capture turtles, collect measurements and samples, and to apply fin tags.
Highlights:
Eco Volunteer UP Foundation is a non-profit organization which is recognized legally by Ecuadorian Government. We offer volunteers real immersion in the various Ecuadorian ecosystems, and real opportunities for learning and sharing the Ecuadorian cultures, costumes and traditions.
Cost in US$: USD 450 per month
Cost Include Description:
* Accommodation in a volunteers house in Puerto Lopez (shared bedrooms, water, and kitchen)
* 3 meals per day (in restaurants or in the volunteer house)
* Volunteer certificate
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- animal welfare
- biological research
- conservation
- eco-tourism
- education
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- natural resources
- parks
- refugee relief
- relief
- restoration
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- sea turtle protection
- volunteering
- water
- women
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This Program is open to
American,
Asian,
Australian,
Canadian,
European,
Kiwi
and South African
Participants.
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Eco Volunteer UP Foundation's Mission Statement: We are a non-profit organization which is legally recognized by the Ecuadorian Government. Volunteers with Eco Volunteer UP have the choice of many worthy programs, such as vulnerable orphanages, institutes for children with disabilities, street children and local indigenous communities. There are volunteer programs located in and around Quito, the capital of Ecuador, as well as programs located in the Cloud Forest and its communities close to Quito, the Ecuadorian Amazon, the Galapagos Islands and other key places around Ecuador. We offer volunteers real immersion in the various Ecuadorian ecosystems, and the unique opportunity for learning and sharing about Ecuadorian cultures, costumes and traditions.
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