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Environmental Conservation through Eco-Tourism
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Sea Turtle Volunteer Opportunities in Todos Santos Area
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Volunteer for Conservation ASUPMATOMA and Todos Tortugueros introduce Sea Turtle Eco-Tours Volunteer Opportunities! Don't miss this once in a lifetime experience to ride along with the experts in search of nesting sea turtles. You'll have the opportunity to see female Olive Ridleys or Leatherbacks nesting, while technicians rescue eggs are relocate them to a protected incubation area. Beginning in late September, you'll have the opportunity to care for and release hatchlings. Last year, our teams rescued over 14,000 endangered Olive Ridley eggs, and protected one Leatherback nest. Please contact todostortugueros@live.com for availibility and reservations.
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Volunteers in our Sea Turtle Eco-Tour program are contributing directly to the conservation of the northern most sea turtle nesting beaches in the world. Olive Ridleys are making a comeback, but Leatherbacks are extremely endangered. Scientists have estimated that 95% of the Pacific Leatherback population has disappeared in the last thirty years. Your participation in this program with its low visitor impact, helps to raise awareness and funds needed to continue the conservation effort in this environmentally fragile area.
Sea Turtle Eco Vacations
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Sea Turtle Eco Vacations (july - jan.) Work with local Sea Turtle Conservation Teams rescuing endangered Sea Turtle eggs. Eight days/seven nights accommodation in comfortable casita with queen size bed, private bath, and large outdoor kitchen. Large group accommodations are also available. Learn to identify Sea Turtle nests, and help relocate endangered Sea Turtle eggs Two-three nights of Egg Rescue Patrol on ATV's where you will have a chance to observe female Olive Ridleys nesting Kayak/Snorkeling trip or Surf Lesson Sight Seeing Cruise to Sea Lion Colony.
Accommodation is located close to centro so free time can be spent shopping, dining and visiting Art Galeries. (meals not included). Beginning in October, sea turtles will begin hatching, and you can help care for and release hatchlings. For availability email: lasirena_ts@hotmail.com See Events Schedule to the Right Reserve through Paypal below:
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Sea Turtle Eco Vacation Events: Arrival Day: Welcome Orientation and Sea Turtle Presentation by Field Technician & Coordinator, followed by Sunset Cruise on ATV's Day 2: Kayak/Snorkleing Tour or Palm Beach Tour, free time for lunch and dinner, then go to bed early for AM patrol! Day 3: 4:00 AM Egg Rescue Patrol. Then after breakfast and siesta, you can go shopping in colonial Todos Santos or just hang out sipping margaritas at the Hotel California Day 4: Surf Lesson at Cerritos Beach, free time for lunch and dinner, then go to bed early for AM patrol! Day 5: 4:00 AM Egg Rescue Patrol. Then, after breakfast and a siesta, you'll have the opportunity to visit art galleries and stroll downtown. Day 6: Activity make up, free day, or Palm Beach Exploration Day 7: 4:00 AM Egg Rescue Patrol (optional). Then, after breakfast and a siesta, you'll have the opportunity to visit Palm Beach again to check for and document Sea Turtle activity. Day 8: Departure Pricing includes Accommodation, Kayak & Snorkeling Tour, and Surf Lesson. Turtle Conservation Activities are Volunteer Activities. Reserve through Paypal below:
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Rescued Golfina hatchlings safely reach the ocean Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Olive Ridley and Leatherback Sea Turtles are endangered species Olive Ridleys nesting season is July- November Olive Ridley hatchlings incubate for appproximately 45 days We rescued 142 O.R. nests this season (approximately 14,000 eggs) Last year the project rescued 55 O.R. nests Leatherbacks nesting season is November -February Leatherbacks are the largest sea turtle measuring up to 3 meters Leatherbacks eat plastic bags thinking they are jellyfish Todos Santos is the northern most nesting area of Leatherbacks Proceeds from La Sirena Tours go directly to sea turtle conservation This project is run by ASUPMATOMA, Biologist Roberto Rodriquez, Technician German Agundez, Educator Paty Baum, and Volunteer Francesca Dvorak
last updated january 2008 Please help us by not driving on the beaches of Todos Santos, protecting the fragile dunes, and spreading the word to residents and visitors. If you are interested in sponsoring our project, please contact lasirena_ts@hotmail.com We are currently raising funds for the 2008-2009 season.
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Patricia Baum (right) with volunteers from Todos Santos and students participating in "Futuros Biologos"
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Volunteers Judy and Craig donated posts and their time to construct the nursery in Las Tunas.
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El Caguamero mas chico del mundo
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