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Why protect sea turtles abroad?

• All seven species of sea turtles are (seriously) endangered: the Flatback sea turtle, Green sea turtle, Hawksbill sea turtle, Kemp's sea turtle, Leatherback sea turtle, Loggerhead sea turtle and Dwarf sea turtle can use your help.
• By protecting sea turtles the local ecosystem is generally also better protected and more balanced

Protecting sea turtles: what does it involve?

• Protecting the eggs via fencing, for example
• Counting turtle eggs
• Taking care of injured turtles
• Building nesting sites
• Collecting data
• Education at community centers, local schools and at tourist locations to raise awareness

Protecting sea turtles: what do you get out of it?

• A special time among engaged animal lovers
• Knowledge of a special species
• Images of sometimes thousands of tiny turtles

Protecting sea turtles: what to bring?

• Love of nature and animals
• Flexible sleep schedule
• Limited sensitivity to less pleasant smells
• In some cases, considerable stamina (the laying sites are sometimes a bit further away on remote beaches

Protecting sea turtles: do you need to be insured?

• Working with turtles is not free of dangers. They can sometimes bite viciously and cause ugly injuries and even disease.
• Because many insurers exclude working with animals from coverage, it is important to be careful.
• Check which insurances apply to you
• EN: Travel insurances and insurances for long term abroad - Theme
• NL : Vrijwilligerswerk in het buitenland verzekeren + Werkzaamheden met dieren in het buitenland verzekeren: bij werk, stage en vrijwilligerswerk

Where can you work with sea turtles?

• Sea turtles can be found in almost all oceans, except for the very cold areas and the polar regions. Most sea turtle protection, rescue and rehabilitation centers are located near nesting sites
• The best places to find internships, jobs or volunteer projects with sea turtles are:
• Australia: at the Great Barrier Reef or Cook Island
• Costa Rica: at Tortuguero National Park
• Ecuador: at the Galapagos Islands, including turtoises
• Greece: several projects around the peninsula
• Indonesia: near Bunaken. Pulau Weh or Raja Ampat
• Malaysia: at Sipidan or the Perhantians
• Mexico: near Playa del Carmen
• Nicaragua: at the La Flor reserve
• Oman: at Musandam peninsula

Where can you find checklists for your travel, stay or work?

• EN: Travel gear and packing lists for going abroad - Worldsupporter Theme
• NL: Meeneemlijst voor backpackers, reizigers, stagiairs en vrijwilligers