About This Project
Latin American Sea Turtles Association (LAST) is a conservation organization that studies, monitors, and advocates for the sea turtles. LAST’s primary activity at this location is to collect data about the turtle population in order to build our knowledge base about turtle behavior, health, and population changes. LAST also hosts a rehabilitation center for injured sea turtles. Finally, they conduct reforestation projects to improve the habitat for the sea turtles.
A Snapshot of the Osa Peninsula
The Dulce Gulf along the Osa Peninsula is a rare tropical fjord and is recognized as one of the 25 biodiversity hotspots of the world. It is a unique and critical habitat for many species, including two endangered species of sea turtles: Hawksbill Turtles and Green Turles. Threats to these turtles’ survival include fishing, poaching, and the loss of critical habitat due to deforestation, pollution, and climate change.
Volunteering at LAST
LAST often welcomes volunteers to work with local staff for the day monitoring the sea turtles by joining in on boating expeditions to trap and tag turtles and study their behavior patterns. They can also help with the mangrove reforestation projects to restore the natural coastal environment which is important to the sea turtles and all wildlife.
Click on the link below to learn more about the organization and about volunteer opportunities. The easiest way to sign up is through Airbnb Experiences.
“Give a Day Global provides the opportunity to give your personal support to an organization that you are passionate about while traveling abroad. We loved the opportunity to work with LAST! We would definitely go back and do it again.”
– Kenzi & Roni
“Give A Day Global provided us with the once in a lifetime opportunity to volunteer with researchers studying sea turtles during our family vacation to Costa Rica. Without Give A Day Global, we would never have known about this amazing organization (LAST) or had the chance to work with sea turtles in the wild. Now my children, ages 8 & 10, want to return to Costa Rica to do volunteer work when they are young adults; this experience has opened their worlds up to new possibilities beyond their backyard.”
– Katie
CONTACT THE ORGANIZATION
RECOMMENDED
Adults, Families
AVAILABILITY
Monday through Sunday
DURATION
5-8 hours
LOCATION
Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica