Volunteers needed for Leatherback Sea Turtle Research in Grenada

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(I am not sure if this is the right section to post this, if not sorry! Feel free to move it)

I got this through my email this morning, and thought it might interest some of you looking for something different


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For 3 week periods, you can work as Research Assistant volunteers and take
part in night patrols, flipper tagging, data collection (egg counts, nest
relocation), nest excavations and so on.

Known as the Spice Isle because of its’ high production of nutmeg, Grenada
is a small volcanic island, 21 miles by 12 with a population of 90,000. It
has many beaches along its indented coastline, lush rainforest in the
interior and remains one of the least spoilt of the Caribbean islands. It
also plays host to one of the major leatherback sea turtle nesting sites in
the Caribbean with hundreds of nests laid each year. In 2003, 586 nests
were laid on Levera beach, Grenada’s main nesting site and where the
majority of our research takes place. The beach is only 700m in length which
makes it an ideal research site, with high density nesting (10+ activities
per night during peak season).

Research Assistant volunteers are needed to:

. Provide hands-on field experience with the world’s largest sea turtle –
Research Assistants are not just observers but active members of the
research team.
. Directly help the reduction of illegal egg poaching activities - the
presence of nightly research patrols has reduced this threat by more than
60%.
. Contribute to the preservation of Grenada’s turtles through local
educational events.
. Increase community participation – The very presence of Research
Assistants working on the programme generates local interest in marine
turtles and the significance of Grenada’s coastline to these species.

Research Assistant volunteers work in teams of 6 and live in the picturesque
north east of the Island. The area is a windswept piece of paradise, which
boasts a number of uninhabited offshore islands surrounded by coral reefs
teeming with life. During your free time, there is plenty of diving and
snorkelling to do, as well as rainforest trails and hot springs to visit.

2006 Project Dates - 3 week projects:

4 March to 25 March
25 March to 15 April
15 April to 6 May
6 May to 27 May
27 May to 17 June
17 June to 8 July
8 July to 29 July
29 July to 19 August

For more details, please visit http://www.workingabroad.com/organis/grenada.htm


(Yes, the the real thing looks as good as in the photos!!!)

nic
 
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