KUEMAR
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: Costa Rica
Organization / Project Name: KUEMAR
Website: www.kuemar.org
Email: voluntariado@kuemar.org
Description: KUEMAR is a non-profit organisation which promotes conservation of marine turtles through research, outreach and voluntary work. KUEMAR was founded in 2013 by two Costa Rican biologists who have been carrying out research on marine turtles, together with other conservationists, since 1994. KUEMAR is currently continuing this research in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Species of focus: Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea), Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata), Olive ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacea), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes
Primary Areas of Work: Environmental education/community outreach, Nesting beach monitoring, Beach protection
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/kuemartortugas
Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/kuemar_org/