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Sea Turtle Conservation – Osa Peninsula

Reserva Playa Tortuga

📍 Ojochal, Costa Rica

At a glance

📍 Location
Ojochal, Costa Rica
🏢 Organization
Reserva Playa Tortuga
🏷️ Category
Environment
💰 Cost
From $400
⏳ Duration
1–12 weeks
👥 Group size
2–8 people

Join scientific research on Olive Ridley sea turtle conservation on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. Handle nesting females and eggs, run hatchery operations, conduct night beach patrols, and collect data. Volunteers work 5.5 days/week (~6 hrs/day) and choose preferred sub-projects. Lodging, meals, laundry, and WiFi included.

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