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Sea turtle conservation in Mexico
ORGANIZATION: Fundación Yepez A.C.
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Tortugas Fundación Yepez A.C. is a non-profit organization that has been protecting sea turtles in veracruz Mexico for 49 years. The organization is grassroots and we need all the help we can get to be able to protect this endangered species and implement all of the eco-projects that we run. Sea Turtles are endangered because of many reasons such as death through fishing nets and pollution, consumption of their eggs as well as increased amounts of predators and we work in many different ways to conserve and protect them. Whilst most of the work is hands on work on the beach, there are also many things such as administration that needs to be done in the office, reforestation projects, community projects, environmental education and recycling programs, so variety is definitely part of the job. We are looking for volunteers this summer. Please find more information about us on our website www.tortugasfundacionyepez.com (English/Volunteers) and contact us with any questions you might have on info@tortugasfundacionyepez.com The only requirements are good health, independency and a desire to help protect sea turtles and their environment and of course being in Mexico, speaking Spanish does help!
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About Fundación Yepez A.C.
Location:
Calz 21 de marzo S/N, El Raudal, Nautla, Veracruz 93815, MX
Mission Statement
Fundación Yepez A.C. (the Yepez Foundation A.C.) is a non-profit organization, dedicated to the conservation and protection of sea turtles and the environment. We initiate and fulfill and conservation projects, community projects, environmental education, mangrove and endemic tree reforestation and organize projects such as beach clean ups.
Description
All of our projects are implemented through methods that are sustainable and environmentally friendly . Our main objective is the protection and conservation of sea turtles on the Gulf coast of Veracruz in Mexico. We patrol a total of 43 km to protect and care for sea turtles that come to lay their eggs on our sanctuary. The nests that are found in dangerous areas are oved to safety and protected until they hatch. This way we can help protect this endangered species.
There is perhaps no creature more global than the sea turtle, with a shared responsibility of people all over the world. Traveling across all the great oceans, they lay their eggs on beaches around the world. The small baby turtles emerge from the sand on these shores, and if they are lucky enough to reach adulthood, they embark on journeys that mark thousands of miles and many international waters. We invite you to come visit us to learn about the work we do, about the turtles and to help us protect our environment. We invite you to visit us to learn about the work we do and to learn about the last dinosaurs on our planet earth - the sea turtles. We invite you to become a part of our project and to help us care for our beautiful blue planet.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
El RaudalNautla, Veracruz 93815Mexico
DATE POSTED
July 24, 2016
SKILLS
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N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2 weeks to 6 months