top of page
Costa Rica Summer main image_edited.jpg

Sea Turtle Conservation and Sustainability

Costa Rica • Mar 19 - Apr 1, 2025 (14 days)

Duration

Description

Program Dates

Mar 19 - Apr 1

Enroll by Dec 31, 2024

Available: 15 spots left

14
days

Join our "Coral Reef Restoration Program" for a unique marine conservation experience. Dive into marine research, gain Scuba Diver certification, explore Mayan ruins, and contribute to coral reef restoration efforts with a 90% survival rate in the Akumal Fish Refuge in Mexico's Caribbean coast.

15 Students

3 Instructors

Recommended Age: 14-21

Group Size

Tuition

$TBA

Save up to $200 with a NOA membership

Program Overview

Explore the beauty of Costa Rica through the NOA Sea Turtle Conservation Program, become a vital part of Sea Turtle Conservation Projects by working as a research assistant in a reserve along either the Pacific or Caribbean coast, depending on the season.

 

Immerse yourself in the sustainable practices of an organic permaculture farm and actively contribute to shaping environmental education in local schools.

 

Contribute to the monitoring of mammals in the country's National Parks, and explore the pristine biodiversity of rainforests and the wonders of underwater life under the expert guidance of biologists.

 

Join us in this hands-on journey to make a positive impact on marine conservation while gaining valuable insights into Costa Rica's rich biodiversity.

Program Components

Low-impact travel  5/5

Participants stay in eco-friendly accommodations, minimizing their environmental footprint while exploring Costa Rica.

Ocean Exploration  2/5

Experience snorkeling and underwater exploration, gaining hands-on knowledge about marine conservation.

Community Service  5/5

Actively contribute to sea turtle conservation, environmental education, and community projects.

Scientific Fieldwork  5/5

Gain practical insights into marine conservation through hands-on research and monitoring projects.

Hiking & Wilderness Exploration  4/5

Engage in hikes through Costa Rica's rainforests and National Parks, immersing in nature and learning about biodiversity.

Environmental & Social justice  5/5

Discussions and activities focus on understanding and addressing environmental and social justice issues.

Language and Cultural Immersion  5/5

Engage with Costa Rican culture and sustainable practices, enhancing cross-cultural understanding.

Project-Based Learning  5/5

Take ownership of learning through self-initiated projects related to marine conservation and sustainability.

NOA
NOA

“Hello, my name is Isaí and I want to talk about my visit to Costa Rica. My trip to Costa Rica was one that I will never forget. First day we got there we went zip lining, and I saw so many amazing animals like monkeys, spiders, lizards, and many other amazing animals. After the first day, we met up with the whole group. They were amazing people to go to an incredible Island known to have an abundance of biodiversity with. To get to the island we took a boat and it was a crazy adventure to get there with the tide going against us, and the waves hitting the boat felt like a movie. When we got to the island it was such an astonishing place. At night you could see the stars shining. It felt unreal to me. In the morning you could hear the howler monkeys screaming at the top of their lungs and every night we went out on patrol to find sea turtles, laying eggs. Sadly the first couple nights we did not see anything, and I was losing hope on seeing a sea turtle laying eggs but on our last day on the Island, we found a sea turtle laying eggs. It was one of the most beautiful things I’d ever seen in my life, and it was something I thought I would never get to see. I met so many new people and had lots of fun on this trip with NOA. Going to Costa Rica is one of the things that I’ll never regret in my life.” 

Isai Lopez

Ready for your next adventure?

You might also like...

NOA

Costa Rica • 9-22 Jun, 2024

NOA

Norway • 13-21 Jan, 2025

NOA

Costa Rica • 19 Mar - 1 Apr, 2025

bottom of page