Sea Turtle Conservation Technician – Mexico

Agency: Tortugueros Las Playitas A.C.

Location: Todos Santos, BCS, Mexico

Job Category: Volunteer Openings

website: http: www.todostortugueros.org

Salary: n/a

Start Date: 10/01/2012

Last Date to Apply: 02/28/2013

Description:

Work with Biologist and Technicians in the nightly relocation of Leatherback, Olive Ridley and Black sea turtle nests. Record data on nesting turtles, Tag Leatherbacks, and Monitor and control temperatures in an Incubation Greenhouse to maximize the hatchling yeild, and improve the sex ratio. Nest escavation and hatchling releases begin Nov. 15 and last through spring. Peak season for nest relocation and hatchling releases is Nov 15 - Feb 15

Qualifications:

Love for the Environment and desire to help restore depleated Leatherback populations. Some Spanish would be helpful, but not required.

Contact Person: Francesca Dvorak

Contact Phone: 011.52.   Skype: 612.145.0353

Contact eMail: tortugueroslasplayitas@gmail.com