Playa Grande, Cahuita
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: Costa Rica
Organization / Project Name: Turtle Rescue Cahuita
Website: https://turtlerescuecahuita.org/en/
Email: claudio.quesada@gmail.com
Description: Mission Promote the protection and survival of sea turtle and the different wildlife of the area by way of education and participation from our neighbors. Be a protective community for the native wildlife of the area, thus ensuring the survival of the sea turtle and other natural treasure. We recognize ourselves as part of the ecosystem and the guarantors of its balance. We are Cahuita, we protect the turtles.
Species of focus: Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes
Primary Areas of Work: Nesting beach monitoring, Genetic sampling, Environmental education/community outreach, Community development, Beach protection
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/tortugascahuita/
Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/cahuitaturtlerescue/?hl=en