Sea Turtle Program by Osa Conservation
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: Costa Rica
Organization / Project Name: Osa Conservation
Website: https://osaconservation.org/
Email: monicagarcia@osaconservation.org
Description: The Sea Turtle Conservation Program at Osa Conservation focuses on protecting the Pacific green turtle (Chelonia mydas) and Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) populations that nest on Playa Piro in Costa Rica. As sea turtles return to the beach where they were born to lay their eggs, Playa Piro is a critical site for these species.
Species of focus: Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea), Olive ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacea), Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): Yes
Primary Areas of Work: Genetic sampling, Nesting beach monitoring, Satellite telemetry, Environmental education/community outreach, Beach protection
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Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/osaconservation/