environment jobs Est. in 1994. Delivering Environment Jobs for 30 years
This job listing is no longer active.
Please use our Environment Jobs Search to find current vacancies.
| Title | Research Volunteer - Sea Turtles |
| Posted |
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description |
OUR WORK The key to safeguarding our nesting population of turtles - predominantly Green Turtles, as well as Hawksbill - on Lang Tengah relies on our constant and continued presence on the island, as this is the main deterrent to egg poachers. Living 24 hours a day in the camp, we regularly patrol the nesting beaches on the island by night, relocating any nests that are laid on other beaches back to the safety of Turtle Beach. We are aiming to expand our operations from the shore up into the forest and right down into the ocean. The first move for us is to compile a species list for the island. As far as biological research on Lang Tengah is concerned, the records of the marine park and WWF up until now can be described as ‘data deficient’.
YOUR ROLE You will be the driving force of our operation, patrolling the nesting beaches by night. You will also aid in the relocation of eggs, if necessary, and the gathering of data from pre & post hatch inspections, as well as nesting females. The expansion of our research may require your assistance in undertaking terrestrial transect surveys - primarily for herpetofauna You look after the camp, ensuring there is enough water to drink and food to eat, as well as partaking in other camp chores such as cleaning and stock-takes Those looking to volunteer should be relatively fit and acquainted with the rigours of outdoor living.
ACCOMMODATION Stripped-back and open-air, the camp lies slightly recessed behind the secluded beach on Turtle Bay. Think rustic, jungle living - bucket-showers and camp fires.
Please note that we cannot facilitate visa acquisitions for our volunteers.
Due to some booking cancellations, we are looking to recruit volunteers throughout the final months of our 2015 season (August-October). Discounted rates will apply to some select periods - To find out more about our project or to apply, please look at our website, facebook page or contact our coordinator Raphe van Zevenbergen:
WEB: www.langtengahturtlewatch.org FACEBOOK: Lang Tengah Turtle Watch |