Venture into the tropical Costa Rican jungle for a unique research and conservation experience! The Osa Peninsula is home to over 500,000 different species of animals and 700 species of trees. On this project, volunteers will have the chance to research big cats, sea turtles and primates as well as butterflies, the neotropical sea otter and various species of amphibians and reptiles.
The goal of this project is to determine the population status of a range of endangered species and/or endemic species in the jungle of the Osa Peninsula. Data collected from surveys will be used to determine the various measures that can be taken to protect these species. The research done on these species and ecosystems will be used by local communities and government entities to determine how best to protect the biodiversity of this renowned region.
As a volunteer on this project you will be conducting research surveys of the various species present in the Costa Rican jungle. You will be assessing the status of the different ecosystems and niches of the Osa Peninsula and therefore contributing to preservation efforts.
Project length: Min 2 weeks - Max 10 weeks
Important Note: Volunteers are required to keep accommodations clean and assist with meal preparation on a daily rotation.
What's Included: accommodations, food, airport transfers, insurance, orientation, 24- hour emergency support
What's Not Included: flights, return airport transfer, visas (if required), personal expenses.
For more information, visit the webpage at https://www.goeco.org/area/volunteer-in-central-america/costa-rica/diverse-jungle-animal-experience?ref=dm=sept-2017-us-bio.