Turtle Conservation

Turtle Conservation

Company : Inspire Volunteering
Activities : Animals / Conservation / Gap year / Career break
Countries : Sri Lanka

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This project is located right on the beach at Kosgoda, close to the accommodation and all local amities such as shops, banks and cafes.

Based in 2 locations volunteers, work at the turtle hatchery itself where turtles are bred and re-introduced to the sea at the right time. The other location on the beach is a natural breeding centre where staff monitor the turtles coming ashore at night, then mark the area where they have laid eggs. The staff monitor the beaches to ensure the turtles can continue without any human disturbance.

Volunteers can work doing night shifts on the beach on turtle watch with the staff and also work in the hatchery itself helping maintain the breeding tanks, feeding, releasing and also advising the visiting tourists of what the operation is all about. Full training and information is given on induction but it its advisable to research turtles before you travel to give you an advantage.

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