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LAS BAULAS DE GUANACASTE MARINE DEBRIS LAB

COMMUNITY SCIENCE WORKSHOP

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2 - 3 hours
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From $25 per person. Chaperones and teachers are exempt. Check availability:
    Over 13 years old
    11 years old or less
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In what consist this walk?

An educational experience about the presence and impacts of marine-coastal debris in natural areas, through citizen science and awareness.

The trip begins with a welcome and explanation about Las Baulas National Marine Park, its ecosystems, the problem of solid waste pollution and conservation efforts. Subsequently, we will do a walk around the National Park facilities, the collection center and then we will begin with the field work.

We will do a sampling at different points in Playa Grande to collect the present waste. Then we will separate it by material, and analyze if the trash has biotic interactions to deduce their origin. The field trip will finish with a discussion about the found results and a final reflection about consumption.

Why is this important?

Pollution by plastics and cigarette butts in Playa Grande is already permanent. This site is important for nesting sea turtles at risk of extinction, as well as other migratory species.

Citizen science is an important tool to involve the community in conservation efforts through data collection, and in turn, to make the problem visible through field work and seek solutions together.

WE CONTRIBUTE TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

This project seeks to significantly reduce the generation of waste through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse activities; as well as to prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular that produced by activities carried out on land, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.
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includes

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Talk with an environmental manager and a marine biologist
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Water refill. Bring your water bottle.
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Fruit of the season
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Work equipment
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Contribution to conservation efforts

Consider

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It is considered a walk of at least 2 km (1.24 miles) on the beach.
Not recommended for small children under 9 years old.

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High sun exposure.
Wear sunscreen and a hat.

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This is an experience for everyone.
Please indicate the presence of people with disabilities.

ITINERARY of activities*

*Time depends upon the tide.
30 min Welcome and presentation of the National Park
1 hour Walk around the National Park facilities and the collection center
30 min Field work in Playa Grande
20 min Discussion and analysis in National Park facilities
10 min Final reflection and farewell


​*If you consider a full day activity, you must consider another field trip or expedition.

WHATO TO BRING

  • ​Water bottle
  • Dark clothes
  • Closed toe and comfortable shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Gloves (optional)
  • Raincoat (October - November)

RESERVATION

  • It is necessary to make a reservation up to 1 week in advance to coordinate the ideal departure time according to the tide.
  • If you need to organize lodging, additional food, transportation, snorkeling equipment and lifeguard service, a minimum of 1 month in advance is requested (in high season, as much time as possible is ideal) to coordinate with third parties. It is appreciated to maintain all communication via email or WhatsApp chat with the representative.

Contact

Paola Ramírez Monzón
Tel: +506 83789640
Email: [email protected]
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