Wildlife Sense- Sea Turtle Research-Conservation-Education

Main Responsibilities include:
•Monitor sea turtle nesting beaches to protect confirmed nests and collect data
•Hatchling rescue shifts to prevent hatchlings from crawling toward beach business' lights
•Sea turtle observation- Record individual and group behaviors of the sea turtles in Argostoli Bay
•Tagging and health examinations of nesting turtles
•Perform light pollution surveys on nesting beaches
•Analyze the beach slope and composition and quality on nesting beaches
•Public awareness- informing locals and visitors about the island's biodiversity and sea turtle population

June and July are when the turtles begin nesting. You will spend most of your time finding and protecting nests. You’ll also monitor the turtles in the harbour. If you prefer to come early in the season and when it is cooler, June is best. August is when the first hatchlings emerge. Some turtles may still be nesting at the beginning of the month and you’ll continue monitoring the turtles in the harbour. September and early October are full of hatchlings and when we begin nest inventories. You will see hatchlings, perform inventories and continue to monitor the turtles in the harbour.

English