NIH Exchange Project visit to Costa Rica - Beach cleaning for sea turtles
Did you know that Costa Rica is home to four species of sea turtles?
Today the group headed to the coast to help with beach clean up efforts.
This is critically important in Costa Rica as the majority of sea turtles are classified as endangered, being threatened by coastal degradation and plastic pollution.
After clearing the beach of litter, the group was given the chance to visit a sea turtle hatchery site!
While traveling back to the bio hostel, everyone was treated to the sight of a mother spider monkey with a baby in the trees above them. A fantastic end to a great day of volunteering!
