Community
Work with community conservation projects, reforestation, beach cleaning and recycling. All this in a special approach towards environmental education.
Our mission
- To be a community protector of the native wildlife in the area, therefore ensuring the survival of the sea turtles and guarding of the natural treasures. We recognize ourselves as part of the ecosystem and guarantors of its balance.
- To promote the protection and survival of the sea turtle and the different forms of wildlife in the area through education as well as active community participation.
We are Cahuita, we protect the turtles
About Us
We are a non-profit organization that was founded in 2015, that is dedicated to the protection of sea turtles and the environment.
Volunteer with us!
Be part of our project…
Hundreds of thousands of sea turtles, whales, other marine mammals, and more than one million sea birds die each year from ocean pollution or ingestion and entanglement in marine debris.
Objectives
Conservation
Use proven conservation methods that are used throughout Costa Rica focusing on:
- conservation
- investigation
- ecotourism
Protection
Protect sea turtles, their nests, their hatchling and their natural habitat.
Awareness
Generate awareness amongst local communities, education is key to this program.
Donations
Fund our efforts and projects through sponsorships and donations.
Government
Request government support to protect turtles in Playa Grande, Cahuita and access government financing programs for compliance.
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