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PROTECTING COSTA RICA'S GREATEST SEA TURTLE SANCTUARY
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OUR IMPACT TO DATE
3850

Wildlife Observations

on our camera traps

209

Km of Beach Patrols

monitored for sea turtles and threats

1110

Water Samples

analyzed and data shared with the public

12586

Wildlife Observations

contributed by the community

1740

Participants

in educational activities

112

Educational Activities

offered to the community

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be a guiding model in wildlife conservation by demonstrating community, economic and environmental benefits. We have achieved a lot so far, but our ambition goes further. 

 

Our goal is to establish a campus which focuses on sustainability and protecting the environment. The Ostional Nosara Sustainability Campus represents an effort to fulfill the social, economic, and environmental needs of the Ostional National Wildlife Refuge and the communities that depend on it. This initiative will enable and strengthen the existing participatory conservation model by promoting collaborative initiatives for sustainable development in the area. The Campus will bring the local, expat and tourist communities and initiatives together to protect the environment and improve the quality of life in the area.

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Scientific research allows us to make informed and strategic management decisions for the conservation of the environment.

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Engaging with our community ensures a healthy balance between social, environmental, and economic interests ensures successful conservation and a sustainable future.

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Building a better understanding of our environment and how we interact with it inspires a new generation of change makers.

“WE CANNOT PROTECT THE WORLD’S WILDLIFE UNLESS WE ALSO PROTECT THE NEEDS OF THE HUMANS THAT RELY ON IT.”

—GAIA VINCE, "RESCUE OF THE OLIVE RIDLEY SEA TURTLE"

WHO WE ARE

We are a passionate team of staff and volunteers dedicated to conserving wildlife, empowering communities, and safeguarding natural habitats for a sustainable future in Nosara and the Ostional Refuge

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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION

Our key focus areas are wildlife and environmental conservation, community outreach, education, sustainable tourism, and sustainable development. Learn more about the Wildlife Conservation Association's programs and initiatives.
OUR MISSION

The Wildlife Conservation Association was established in 2018 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and conservation of sea turtles and other wildlife at the Ostional National Wildlife Refuge in Costa Rica. 

The Ostional Refuge is renowned for hosting large mass-nesting events, it is one of the world's most important nesting sites for the Olive Ridley sea turtle and features the densest concentration of sea turtles on Earth. However, the area’s fast-paced tourism-driven development threatens local wildlife, human health, and the economy. Our organization is protecting this important habitat by leading scientific research, community participation, and educational programs to enact comprehensive solutions to conservation challenges.

Meet Dr  Bezy
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Meet Dr Bezy
A Sea Turtle's Life
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A Sea Turtle's Life
Sea Turtle Arribada
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Sea Turtle Arribada
Sea Turtle Research & what its like to be a sea turtle biologist
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Sea Turtle Research & what its like to be a sea turtle biologist
Watch and learn from Dr. Vanessa Bezy what it's like to be a sea turtle biologist.
Threats to sea turtles
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Threats to sea turtles
Watch and learn all about the threats to sea turtles from sea turtle biologist Dr. Vanessa Bezy.
Explorer Classroom | The Life of a Sea Turtle with Vanessa Bezy
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Explorer Classroom | The Life of a Sea Turtle with Vanessa Bezy
Explorer Classroom | Studying Sea Turtle Behavior with Vanessa Bezy
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Explorer Classroom | Studying Sea Turtle Behavior with Vanessa Bezy
Tiny Desk Adventures: Sea turtle arribadas with Dr. Vanessa Bezy
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Tiny Desk Adventures: Sea turtle arribadas with Dr. Vanessa Bezy
In 3 minutes and 40-second Tiny Desk Adventure, Dr. Vanessa Bezy will welcome you to the wonderful world of sea turtle arribadas! What is an arribada? Well, watch the video to find out, and witness what might well be one of the greatest gatherings of sea turtles on earth! Make sure you watch right to the end and we guarantee you will watch it at least two more times! Settle into this video and store up your questions for our live Q & A with this amazing Tiny Desk Adventurer on Friday the 22nd of May at 8pm. You can also follow Shaylyn (and ogle her photos) @save.our.plankton on Instagram. The whole series including the live Q&A's and other resources (including some inspirational thoughts from our guests) are available at https://Oceanswell.org. If you enjoyed this, please subscribe to our youtube channel, and like and share this post on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter - @OceanswellOrg
OUR PROGRAMS
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