Project Biodiversity
Sea Turtle Conservation Internship in Sal Island, Cabo Verde
Santa Maria, Sal - Cape Verde
Published 2 years ago
Type of contract: Internship
Type of workday:
Modality: Street working / In the field
Sustainable Development Goals
Life below water
Life on land
Requirements
Studies:
•Desire to work in conservation
• Relevant qualification
• Previous volunteering or outdoor living experience (preferably both)
• Experience in similar working conditions
• High level of energy and flexibility
• At least 20 years old
• Understand written and spoken English
• Good attention to detail
• Good level of physical fitness
• Used to physically challenging conditions (long walks, late nights, hot weather, insects)
• Ability to work and live with people of different backgrounds and nationalities
• Able to work independently and show initiative
Experience:
Al menos 1 año
Languages:
English
Knowledge:
Skills:
Description
project Biodiversity is looking for candidates to join our team as Field Assistants, from June until October, for the 2022 Loggerhead nesting season in Sal Island, Cabo Verde. We need passionate, driven individuals who wish to help us protect this incredible species in its native habitat.
Loggerhead nesting season runs from June to October, with hatchlings emerging from mid-August to late December. Throughout the season the team of Project Biodiversity is made up of local and international assistants and volunteers. Our work involves patrolling beaches (night and morning) monitoring nesting and to deter hunting, collecting data, conducting research, collaborating with tourists and local businesses, operating hatcheries, running education and outreach activities, and organizing beach clean. Although there is a wide scope of activities within the project, protection of nesting turtles continues to be the main focus, and whilst this can be stressful and tiring, it is highly rewarding.
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