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Turtle conservation Costa Rica: an offer you cannot refuse!

The turtle nesting season is fast approaching us, and here at Oyster we are keen to gear up the volunteers for this busy time. The nesting season lasts from July until December, with many many turtles coming up over these … Continue reading

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Turtle conservation: update from a turtle volunteer in Costa Rica

It is always great to hear from our Oyster volunteers whilst they are away- even if it is a brief hello and to say how you are getting on! This email from Maarit, a turtle volunteer, is no exception! Hi … Continue reading

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Rare turtle conservation phenomenon on Oyster’s Costa Rica project beach

  Last month saw a very exciting spectacle on our turtle Community Project Beach in Costa Rica. Andres tells us all about it: “A few weeks ago we saw an amazing sight here, one of the most beautiful spectacles of … Continue reading

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Turtle conservation volunteering: up to 600 baby turtles hatching each night!

Turtle hatching season is about to peak at our projects in Costa Rica. The hatcheries are filling up, the nesting turtles are still coming  up the beach in their droves (sometimes up to 20 in a three hour period!) and … Continue reading

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Calling all turtle lovers! Take advantage of our Costa Rica special offer – get involved now and get £50 off!

 The Paradise Beach location of Costa Rica is crying out for volunteers as we reach the busiest time of the year for turtle conservation. Astronomical numbers of turtles are nesting on the beach, with around 15-20 each night – and … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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Animal Conservation: volunteer with turtles

Our photo of the week goes to Anne for this stunning photo taken in Costa Rica whilst on one of the Oyster volunteer programmes. Anne spent five weeks working on various beach projects in Costa Rica, protecting both mother and … Continue reading

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Learning to surf at a tropical Costa Rican beach

Watching the local surfers this morning from the hatchery, I was gripped with a rush of adrenaline tinged with fear. I really wanted to give surfing a go again, in a place that is meant to offer the best surf … Continue reading

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