1.- Contribuir a la conservación de las tortugas marinas en el Pacífico Mexicano, con un programa que cubra aspectos disciplinares como el manejo, la vigilancia, la protección, la investigación, la educación, el desarrollo comunitario y la cooperación.

2.- Establecer un programa de cooperación intersectorial para la conservación de tortugas marinas, que permita la operación de acciones con responsabilidad común en el manejo y conservación del recurso.

3.- Contribuir en el establecimiento de criterios que sirvan de base para la participación de las empresas turísticas, en los programas de conservación de tortuga marina en coordinación con las autoridades competentes en esta materia.

Project Description

MARINE TURTLES CAMP

Code	Project	Place	Dates	Vols.
NT01	Marine Turtle Camp	Puerto Vallarta	06/07 to 26/07	12
NT02	Marine Turtle Camp	Puerto Vallarta	27/07 to 16/08	12
NT03	Marine Turtle Camp	Puerto Vallarta	17/08 to 06/09	12
NT04	Marine Turtle Camp	Puerto Vallarta	07/09 to 27/09	12
NT05	Marine Turtle Camp	Puerto Vallarta	28/09 to 18/10	12
NT06	Marine Turtle Camp	Puerto Vallarta	19/10 to 08/11	12
NT07	Marine Turtle Camp	Puerto Vallarta	09/11 to 29/11	12
NT08	Marine Turtle Camp	Puerto Vallarta	30/11 to 20/12	12

Theme: ENVI

Project

In México, marine turtles have played an important role in the economic development of some towns of the coast. However, their exploitation has placed them at the present time among species in danger of extinction. The protecting work consists of collecting natural nests, taking care of nests in the incubation corrals, taking care of the babies and freeing them to the ocean. This is not an easy work, as it requires night and day activities (even though there will be shifts to avoid a 24h/day presence). The volunteers will take part in the nightlong patrols around the beach, as well as in the protecting activities. The protecting work consists of collecting natural nests, taking care of nests in the incubation corrals, taking care of the babies and liberating them to the ocean, cleaning the nest and the protected area.

Accommodation

A very rustic camp on the beach, having open areas for dining, sleeping (though you might sleep in a tent as well), and bathroom; they are outdoors. Everything is open and you need to be prepared for the rustic conditions. There are several tropical storms, a lot of mosquitos and very warm climate.

Fee Contribution

Nuestra Tierra is a non-governmental and a non-profit association. That is why we ask the volunteers a contribution of $3,000 pesos (about 285 USD, or 230 euros) which will be used to fund the projects of the association.