Turtle Conservation in Egypt

Location: Egypt

Program Duration: 1-2 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks

Dates: Year round

WildVenture Volunteering

WildVenture Treeways Lynstone Lane Bude, Cornwall EX23 0LR England

Description

This volunteering project involves the monitoring of endangered marine turtles of the Red Sea. You will work hands-on in the field to collect data on feeding and behavioral ecology of green and haksbill turtles, as well as their nesting activity.

You will help gather important information to be used to enhance conservation efforts of Red Sea marine megafauna.

Highlights

Volunteers will get the opportunity to take part in all the aspects of the research and will have a chance to help identify, measure, tag and track the turtles, record nest locations, and estimate hatchling success among others.

Everyone will get the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of this hugely important research. You will get to work hands on with marine animals that you would normally never get a chance to see. This project would be a great experience for anyone and you will get the satisfaction of knowing that your work is for a good cause.

Travel Types
  • Eco Tours
  • Ecology
  • Nature Tours
  • Scuba
  • Snorkeling
  • Volunteering
Qualifications

There are no qualifications needed for this position. If you feel that an activity could be too difficult for you, you can decide not to do it and do something else instead. There are a lot of activities in-water or on boats and there will always be work to do. This expedition requires a moderate level of fitness, good swimming skills and feeling comfortable on boats would be advantageous if you want to fully enjoy the experience.

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

630 (for 9 days)

Cost Include Description:

This price covers the cost of all your conservation and research activities. It also covers the cost of your accommodation and food (breakfast, lunch and dinner). It covers the cost of transport between the airport and the project destination. The price also covers the cost of all snorkelling equipment.

Credit Available

no

Salary/Pay
10% discount off your trip with each friend you recruit
Volunteer Types
  • Animal Welfare
  • Biological Research
  • Conservation
  • Eco-tourism
  • Environment
  • Research
  • Marine Conservation
  • Volunteering
  • Wildlife Surveying
Typical Volunteer
This expedition is perfect for anyone who has an interest in the Red Sea, corals, sea grasses, turtles and wildlife in general. This is great opportunity to see animals rarely encountered by humans and make a difference in their conservation. There are no limit of age and no previous experience is required.
Age Range
none
This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living

Participants Travel to Egypt

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
3-5 working days
WildVenture Volunteering's Mission Statement

Our long list of conservation contacts, our commitment to making a change and our vast knowledge of the local area and people means we are in a perfect position to make your help go a long way. The valuable data we collect is passed on to our contacts who use it to further help the species population.

Year Founded

2009

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