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Costa Rica | Cahuita
6Wildlife
5Naturschutz

Jaguar Conservation in Costa Rica

Costa Rica

ab 2 Wochen

ab 18 Jahren

auf Anfrage


Artenschutz im Tortuguero Nationalpark

Habitat and food degradation as a result of human activities are the greatest threats to jaguar populations. By linking jaguar prey species, jaguar feeding behavior and population numbers, this project helps the Costa Rican Ministry of Environment to develop a balanced and consistent conservation policy.

Also, be prepared to be involved in other research projects on site. This could include sea turtle monitoring (March - October) of nesting green, leatherback and hawksbill sea turtles; or monitoring birds and researching 30 major aquatic species to collect long-term seasonal trend data on resident and migratory birds.

Due to the fact that we work in a national park, we require special scientific approval to conduct research, so you won't be able to avoid some administrative work. Don't worry, it's a relatively simple process.


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Visit an incredibly jaguar-dense area and one of the only locations in the world where jaguars are known to prey on adult sea turtles

Contribute to jaguar research by setting up and checking camera traps in the rainforest.

Learn biodiversity survey techniques and gain real field experience.

Location


The organization's research station is located in the stunning Cahuita National Park, which is surrounded on three sides by protected rainforest and on the other by the Caribbean Sea and a beach, which is home to one of the largest breeding colonies of green turtles in the world. Spend your time amidst the stunning scenery and wildlife of the tropical rainforest and Caribbean beaches. There is no road access to this location so all transportation is by canoe and motorboat, through the stunning canal and river system, surrounded by tropical rainforest and wildlife.

Typischer Tag

During the duration of the project, with all its activities on the beaches and forests in the area, you will live at our base in Jalova. With Tortuguero's breathtaking scenery, incredible beaches and spectacular sunrises as a backdrop, you'll improve your knowledge of researching vital data.

Through the processing, analysis and collection of data, you will also become familiar with the technical aspects of field research.

Data is collected once a week along the 25km stretch of beach. Surveys begin at dawn, usually at 04:45, with up to five researchers. You start from Jalova to the north entrance of the national park or vice versa. The focus of the investigation is on finding turtle carcasses on the beach or in the adjacent vegetation. Observers also look for evidence of jaguar presence on the beach (mainly tracks) and record the number of fresh turtle tracks (last night). In addition, data on weather and beach conditions is collected.

Jaguar tracking both on the beach and in the rainforest

Processing, analyzing and collecting data

Examination of turtle carcasses

Anforderungen

Knowledge of English is a requirement as all communication is done in English. 

Freizeit

Given the isolated location of the research station, much of the free time is spent on base, the rainforest is not a place to go for a walk! Nevertheless, there are some opportunities in the vicinity to make the most of your time in Costa Rica. Long-term volunteers have the opportunity to leave the base on long weekends and explore the Caribbean region further. Hiking, snorkeling, fishing, or canopy and zip-line tours are just a few of the activities available in the area. For a more challenging tour, you can raft Class III to IV rapids on the white waters of the famous Pacuare River as part of one or two-day trips. And if adventure activities aren't for you, just relax in a small Caribbean coastal village!


We also now include cultural/local experiences. These experiences will take place once every 4 weeks.

These activities may include:

  • Learn to pick and husk a coconut
  • Visit the world's oldest sea turtle research group
  • Meditate on the beach at sunrise 
  • Take a night time jungle walk and frog watch 
  • Canoe along jungle river canals at dawn 
  • Stargaze and learn the Northern constellations
  • Hike an extinct volcano, Cerro Tortuguero 
  • Visit a sustainable chocolate farm


Unterkunft

Volunteer-Haus

The accommodation is in shared (mixed sex) rooms with shared sanitary facilities, at the research station. There is running water available for washing and cooking - it is also suitable for drinking and brushing your teeth. Supplies may be limited as we are based in such a secluded location and restrictions may be put on place if need be. Bucket flush toilets are available and all participants share the responsibility of basic chores such as cooking and cleaning among themselves. 

Linen can be hand washed on base although drying can be a bit difficult due to humidity. The is a laundry service available in Tortuguero before and after time spent at the research station. 

Cell phone reception is limited.

Verpflegung

Frühstück

Mittagessen

Abendessen

Ausstattung

WLAN/WiFi

Handyempfang

Elektrizität

TV

Schließfach

Waschmaschine

Wäscheservice

Safe für deine Wertsachen

Leistungen

Vor der Abreise

Support and advise for all logistical inquiries

Information on applying for a police clearance certificate

Advice on country visa regulations

Establishing contact with the research base in Costa Rica

Vor Ort

Introductory event

24-hour support both on site and emergency phone

Airport pick up

Necessary project equipment and materials

Project training by experienced team of staff members

Accommodation and meals during the project

Sichere und einfache Unterkünfte

Preise

Wie lange möchtest du im Projekt arbeiten?
Not included: 
  • Flights
  • Visa costs
  • Airport taxes
  • Health and travel insurance
  • Police clearance fees
  • Personal expenses


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