- Nicaragua
About Program
We strongly believe that communities are fundamental to long-term sea turtle conservation efforts. By working closely with local community members that depend on turtles for their livelihoods, we harness their vast knowledge of these creatures and thus maximize conservation efforts. Most threats to hawksbills are related to human activities and by working with these stakeholders to actively generate socio-economic alternatives we convert former turtle “poachers” in turtle heroes, while providing direly needed economic benefits to families in need.
The volunteer program was initiated to extend the unique opportunity to participate in our work to the public, while also moving the program towards financial sustainability.
Volunteer contributions also assist in building a sense of local pride and increasing awareness, demonstrating the importance and benefits of protecting hawksbills and marine resources in general.
Questions & Answers
Location
Nicaragua is a less touristed destination than some of its neighbors like costa rica, Belize, and Guatemala. Because of this, it is a relatively untarnished country with plenty of surfing spots, volcanoes, and divers paradises. Nicaragua is abundant in natural beauty and everything here comes with a smaller price-tag than other Latin American countries.
