Sea Turtle Conservation Project - Greece

This is one of the most beautiful sea turtle projects we’ve ever come across, mainly because the people involved are so passionate about what they do. Based on the stunning Greek island of Kefalonia, this is a research-driven sea turtle conservation project. The program strongly emphasises hands-on learning, giving volunteers real-world experience in a wide range of ecological research and conservation practices, including the legal and social sides of conservation, which are often the most complex and debated.

Heads up! This project fills up fast, so it’s a good idea to book early to secure your spot.

What you'll be doing:

Volunteer tasks vary and may include:

• Early morning beach patrols to locate and protect new nests.
• Turtle identification and behavioural studies in areas where they swim and feed.
• Educating locals and visitors about the island’s biodiversity.
• Nest inventories and data entry.
• Beach clean-ups.
• Measuring beach profiles.

A day in the life:

Hop on your bike at sunrise and head out to monitor the nesting beaches. Each site is checked for fresh turtle tracks, either from nesting females or hatchlings emerging from protected nests. New nests are marked and safeguarded. Once patrols are complete, it’s time to head back to base for a well-earned break.
There's no fieldwork in the heat of the day from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
In the evening, head to the harbour in Argostoli to observe turtle behaviour in their feeding grounds, a perfect way to wrap up the day.

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