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Love sharks? – Don’t let horror stories prevent your great (and safe) experience in marine conservation!
Sharks are absolutely crucial for the health of the eco-system as a whole – not only are these creatures simply magnificent to see, they are actually essential to the earth. Therefore here at Oyster we are passionate about the continuing … Continue reading
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Tagged career break, conservation, gap year, marine conservation, media, News, sharks, South Africa, Volunteer
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Urgent! Sea Turtles need you – sign up for 2 weeks this September and get £50 off the price as our thanks to you!
Communities in Costa Rica are crying out for volunteers as they reach the busiest time of the year for turtle conservation. As much help as possible from enthusiastic turtle lovers is absolutely crucial during September as sea turtles eggs begin to hatch and adorable … Continue reading
Photo of the week: volunteer with turtles in Costa Rica?
Wish you were here? We sure do. Fantastic photo taken on one of the beach sites in Costa Rica where we work with a local charity to help with turtle conservation on the Pacific Coast. Release baby turtles to the … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Welfare, Turtles Costa Rica
Tagged animal welfare, conservation, costa rica, gap year, marine conservation, summer holiday, turtles
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Photo of the week: summer beach fever to combat exam stress – volunteering in costa rica
This photograph was taken last year in Costa Rica when volunteering with turtles. I lived on this stretch of beach for 5 weeks, and can honestly say it was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. Since … Continue reading
Volunteering with marine conservation now more important than ever
An expert panel of scientists revealed yesterday that the state of the oceans is worse than previously suspected. They concluded that human acts such as over-fishing and industrial fishing, combined with global warming, have accelerated the decline in marine life. … Continue reading
Gap year reflections on an amazing time volunteering with turtles in Costa Rica
Last night in Costa Rica, and I am feeling sad! The last 5 weeks have gone so fast, and I have met so many amazing people, seen some amazing things and had some amazing experiences. This evening, for my last … Continue reading
Costa Rica: adventures of a gap year volunteer
Turtle gap year volunteer Anne describes a day’s expedition in Costa Rica To say that I was out of control would be an understatement. I was completely and utterly extremely dangerously out of control. And to cap it off, I … Continue reading
SUMMER SAVER: volunteer with turtles in Costa Rica
Oyster are pleased to announce a tempting summer deal on volunteering placements in Costa Rica working with turtles. 1 month project in Costa Rica with accommodation and food just £995 Oyster have partnered up with a Costa Rican charity which … Continue reading
South Africa Shark Conservation- NOW LIVE
Check out our exciting new animal welfare placement in South Africa. Work with others to conserve and monitor sharks, whose numbers are in massive decline due to human activities. Lead whale, dolphin and shark watching trips and go cage diving … Continue reading
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