Protect turtles in Ontario, Canada

Turtles are released back into the wild whenever possible

Get involved with a native turtle care center and discover the beautiful Toronto area
➡️ Turtles
➡️ From age 18
➡️ language: English (intermediate level)
➡️ 4 to 12 weeks
➡️ From €1,720
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Protect sea turtles in Malaysia by kayak

Solidarity trip to Malaysia

Join a Malay village on a small island and take part in a trip with a positive impact on sea turtles.
➡️ Sea turtles
➡️ From 18 years old
➡️ English: intermediate level
➡️ 2 to 4 weeks
➡️ From €792
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Protect sea turtles in Chacahua, Mexico

You release baby turtles back into the sea

Protect sea turtles in Chacahua, Mexico. Live in an Afro-Mexican atmosphere and join a project to protect sea turtles from poaching.
➡️ Sea turtles
➡️ From 18 years of age, families with children over 8 years of age
➡️ Language: English (medium level)
➡️ Minimum one week
➡️ From €724
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Protecting sea turtles in Thailand

Eco participative travel Thailand

Join us on an eco-friendly trip to study sea turtles, from egg-laying to hatching.
➡️ Sea turtles
➡️ From 18 years old - Families with children over 8 years old
➡️ Language: English (intermediate level)
➡️ From January 10, 2025 to March 30
➡️ 2 weeks € 670
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Turtle study in Costa Rica, on the OSA peninsula

Volontariat sea turtle costa rica

Sea turtle study in Costa Rica, on the OSA peninsula. Protect sea turtles in a place rich in biodiversity
➡️ Sea turtles
➡️ From 18 years old
➡️ English and Spanish
➡️ from 2 to 12 weeks
➡️ $580 (approx. €537) for two weeks
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Protecting sea turtles in Costa Rica

Turtle ecovolunteering Costa Rica

Get involved in Costa Rica to protect sea turtles. A fabulous experience in a country that is a pioneer in environmental protection in Central America.
➡️ Sea turtles
➡️ Costa Rica
➡️ From age 18
➡️ From €1065 for 2 weeks - €290 per additional week.
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Sea turtles around the world

Sea turtles are marine reptiles belonging to the Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae families. They live in the ocean, but return to land to lay their eggs. In fact, sea turtles return to the beaches where they were born to lay their eggs. Females dig a nest in the sand, lay their eggs, then cover them with sand. After incubation, which varies according to species, the baby turtles emerge from the nest and head out to sea.

Seven species of sea turtle worldwide

There are seven species of sea turtle in the world. The best-known species are the green, loggerhead, hawksbill, leatherback, olive ridley, flatback and Kemp's ridley turtles. Sea turtles are often observed in the warm waters of tropical and subtropical regions. Unfortunately, sea turtles are endangered. Sea turtles face many threats, including habitat loss due to beach urbanization, marine pollution, poaching and climate change. Numerous organizations around the world are working to protect them. Efforts are being made to protect nesting beaches, set up marine protected areas and reduce plastic pollution in the oceans. Associations are also promoting sustainable fishing practices to minimize turtle bycatch.Sea turtles are crucial to the balance of marine ecosystems. Their conservation is important for maintaining marine biodiversity and the integrity of coastal ecosystems.

Volunteer programs to protect marine turtles

There are many turtle protection volunteer opportunities around the world. Here are the main activities of organizations that have set up ecovolunteering and ecotourism trips to protect sea turtles.

  • Turtle nest protection: Many organizations work on coastal beaches to protect sea turtle nests. Volunteers can help monitor beaches at night, locate nests, mark them and protect eggs from predators.
  • Care of injured or sick turtles: Sea turtle rehabilitation centers often welcome volunteers to help care for injured or sick turtles. This can involve cleaning enclosures, preparing food and monitoring turtle health.
  • Research programs: Scientists need ecovolunteers to help them conduct research studies on turtle populations. This can include tagging and tracking turtles to collect data on their migrations and behavior.
  • Awareness-raising and education: Some organizations need people to raise public awareness of turtle protection. This can include taking part in educational programs in schools or creating teaching materials.
  • Conservation work: You may be asked to take part in conservation projects aimed at preserving turtle habitat, such as coastal zone restoration.

On this page, Cap sur l'Ecovolontariat offers you a selection of ecovolunteering programs focused on turtles. So you can find the mission that's right for you!