Sea Turtle Conservation Volunteer In Panama
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- Reduce the negative impact that is created with the lack of awareness about sea-turtles and the environment
- Encourage the social responsibility of the people with whom you have contact and work.
- Be a part of one of the most interesting sea turtle conservation volunteer programs in the Panamanian Pacific .
- Contribute to the conservation of sea turtles and enrich your knowledge with hands-on conservation work
Overview
Panama is a country where you can meet wild nature, know the Caribbean culture and everything in a country considered the safest in Latin America. If it is your first volunteer experience abroad, a volunteer in Panama is the ideal destination for its safety, landscapes, culture and its charismatic people. It was the first country where Adventure Volunteer had an impact on social and environmental work, currently it continues to be one of the most chosen destinations by international volunteers.
执行的目的和implementing activities aimed at protecting, maintaining and promoting the growth of aquatic biodiversity, the volunteer program for the conservation of sea turtles in Panama was created . In this sense, it seeks to sensitize the population near the beaches, about the conservation and protection of endangered species.
The work carried out in the volunteer program, since its inception has been carried out with the help of students, residents and volunteers , promoting through this project, the proper management and conservation of natural resources. All our actions are executed and strengthened thanks to projects with specific causes, donations, support from volunteers and visitors.
In the Panamanian Pacific, the largest nesting of sea turtles is observed from mid-June to February. Since the Kemp's ridley turtle populations are larger, the Hawksbill turtle, green turtle, the Canal or three-edged turtle also nest.
The coordinator or manager (biologist) will indicate the activities or tasks that are being carried out, according to the existing and priority needs of volunteering with turtles in Panama, such as:
Preparation of the sand for the creation of the nurseries.
Night jobs such as: Patrols on the beach where the turtles nest.
Protection of female turtles. When the tours are carried out and you see a turtle that is arriving at the beach, the patrolling group must wait without making the least noise possible for the sea turtle to start the process of laying the eggs and then proceed to take the measurements, identify the type of turtle species and relocate the eggs in the hatchery.
Both volunteers and local staff must monitor and care for the nests in the nursery.
In case of birth, the hatchlings are released on the beach.
During the day all the volunteers as local staff carry out activities and maintenance tasks in the areas of the beach, the town and various jobs within the area where the project is developed.
Holding talks in schools and the town about caring for the environment and the importance of sea turtles.
Support classes at the village school. In case you indicate your interest.
During the day, environmental education and outreach activities are scheduled at the school in the community where the project is located. Additionally, activities are carried out with daily visitors to the beach where the volunteer must give their support to the project coordinating team.
Important Information
For volunteers in turtle conservation in Panama and requires good physical condition, since the routes are long distances and in places with loose sand. In addition to having the following qualities:
Respect nature.
Maintain appropriate behavior during the volunteer period.
Good communication with program staff and people in the community.
It is not a requirement to have previous experience in the management of sea turtles, the necessary explanations will be given during the first day of activity and if necessary during the following days.
Interest in getting involved in activities for the protection and conservation of sea turtles.
Do not ingest alcoholic beverages or enervating substances in the project areas (including nesting beach and trails). It is prohibited in all areas of the project.
Smoking is prohibited on sea turtle nesting beaches and in all project areas.
Do not dump garbage or any pollutant in the project areas and beaches.
Respect the wild animals of the area.