Conservation

ConservATION

We involve the community in protecting indicator species, conducting cleanups, and providing environmental education to safeguard Las Baulas Marine National Park and ecological connectivity throughout the Baulas - Conchal Biological Corridor.

We reach

communities in the area

We count with

current projects

More than

years protecting turtles

Committed

% in conservation

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From $30 per person

We lead education workshops in the field to teach about different ways to promote nature conservation.

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NATURE WORKSHOPS

PARTICIPAtory Science

We lead and support different monitoring programs to provide recommendations, based on data and indicators, for decision-makers.

MONITORING
Marine Debris

Through our Marine Debris Lab, we assess the materials reaching our shores.

📆 Year-long ⌛ 3 hours

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MONITORING
Sea Turtles

We invite you to join and contribute to sea turtle patrolling and monitoring efforts.

📆 Oct - Mar ⌛ 6 hours

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MONITORING
Intertidal wildlife

We assist in the implementation of coastal ecological monitoring protocols.

📆 Low tide ⌛ 3 hours

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MONITORING
Light Pollution

Together with neighboring communities, we collect data on nighttime darkness.

📆 New moon ⌛ 3 hours

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MONITORING
Wetland Ecology

We study mangrove biodiversity in a wetland of international importance in Tamarindo.

📆 High tide ⌛ 2 hours

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MONITORING
Wildlife Connectivity

Through local residents, camera traps, drones, and field surveys, we identify wildlife movement patterns.

📆 Year-round ⌛ 2 hours

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ECOLOGICAL CONNECTIVITY

We work on the conservation and connectivity between Las Baulas Marine National Park and the Conchal Wildlife Refuge—an area encompassing sea turtle nesting beaches, wetlands, dry forest, and a vast marine zone.

Our work focuses on protecting endangered species and promoting wildlife connectivity through data collection, environmental awareness, and purpose-driven tourism.

COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

Education & AWARENESS

We invite everyone to join us to learn more about ocean and coastal life and promote conservation recommendations.

EDUCATION
Hands in Art!

Reuse materials and use art as a tool to create messages and illustrations promoting environmental awareness.

📆 Year-round ⌛ 2 horas

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EDUCATION
Waste Management

We assist in data collection and informing locals about reducing consumption.

📆 Year-round ⌛ 3 horas

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EDUCATION
Reforestation

Help us reforest and protect the national park’s green curtain and the green areas of Playa Grande.

📆 Year-round ⌛ 2 hours

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EDUCATION
Sustainable Development

We seek to raise awareness about the development model in a vulnerable ecosystem.

📆 Year-round ⌛ 2 hours

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EDUCATION
Playa Grande School

We assist with science lessons and waste management to improve the environmental quality for children.

📆 Year-round ⌛ 3 hours

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EDUCATION
Kids Club

We promote environmental activities and field trips for the Playa Grande Kids Club.

📆 Year-round ⌛ 2 hours

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FIELD TRIP

THE MYSTERY OF THE DISAPPEARANCE OF AURA
THE WORLD’S LARGEST SEA TURTLE

Tatiana is a young girl who visits Las Baulas Marine National Park for her birthday. Alongside her new friend, the Mangrove Hummingbird, she wanders and ventures through the area in search of Aura, the Leatherback sea turtle.

We visit schools and organize interactive activities in the national park based on this story by Katiana Murillo Aguilar.

📆 Year-round ⌛ 3 hours

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WE CONTRIBUTE TO

Sustainable Development

In each project, expedition and field trip we collaborate with the fulfillment of the United Nations goals for sustainable development in different ways. Learn more on each project on how we do it.

Ready to make a difference?

Join our conservation efforts as a volunteer, intern, researcher, or supporter. Every contribution — big or small — helps protect our local ecosystems.

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