Bali Sea Turtle Conservation

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1 Bali Sea Turtle Conservation Grab this once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the beauty of Bali from a local perspective and make a positive contribution to the community and to marine turtle conservation efforts! The small island of Bali is renowned for its beautiful and varied landscapes, from towering volcanic mountains, vibrant green rice fields, contrasting black and white sand beaches and amazing coral reefs. Bali is also home to plenty of diverse and sophisticated cultural attractions and art forms such as painting, sculpture, woodcarving, music and dance. This valuable conservation project will see you making a positive practical contribution to the protection of beautiful and charming, yet sadly threatened sea turtle species in the tropical Indian Ocean. You will help contribute towards the work of a local conservation NGO implementing sustainable solutions to ensure the longevity of sea turtle populations in this picturesque part of the world. You will also be welcomed into the island community where you will get the chance to interact with local villagers and help teach English at a local school. This trip is a once in a life time opportunity to experience the real Bali, and make a positive contribution to sustainable international tourism efforts. PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS Help save endangered sea turtles Live and work in beautiful surroundings Make lifelong friends and unforgettable memories! FAST FACTS

2 Location Activities Transport Accommodation Bali, Indonesia Rehabilitate, care and release juvenile sea turtles Study sea turtle behaviour Study the impact of external factors on sea turtle populations Monitor and record progress of turtle rehabilitation Relax on white sand beaches in your free time Make your own way to the project meeting point Backpacker-style accommodation WHAT DOES THE PROJECT DO? The beaches of Bali and its surrounding environment are under huge pressure from Indonesia s growing tourism industry. The dramatic effects of this growth are resulting in the gradual infringement of the sea turtle s fragile marine environment, and this loss of habitat is causing a steady decline in turtle numbers. The slow adaptation rate of turtles to changing environmental conditions only works to exacerbate the disastrous decline in their numbers. Many baby turtles are also eaten by predators in their first few months, snarled up by nets or choked by litter and pollution. The situation for the sea turtle has become so dire that the IUCN has classified some species as endangered and others as critically endangered. The Frontier-Bali Sea Turtle Conservation project offers you the opportunity to learn about not only the intriguing culture of Bali but also get hands-on in the conservation of its majestic and enchanting Sea Turtles. Through working to reduce their vulnerability to external threats and maintaining population numbers through juvenile protection and re-release you will be making a positive and valuable contribution to their survival. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? After your initial introduction week, you will undertake a number of different tasks supporting the work of the amazing local staff, such as collecting vital baseline data on turtle populations, and depending on the time of year you join the project you may find yourself identifying turtle species, collecting eggs, monitoring nests or making sure hatchlings safely reach the sea. You will also work to rehabilitate the weaker juvenile sea turtles in a natural enclosure until they are ready for release. Daily tasks may involve feeding, enclosure maintenance and monitoring juvenile growth and activity. You will become part of a dedicated and hardworking team committed to protecting these beautiful creatures.

3 During the day you will also have the opportunity to teach English at one of the local schools. This is a fantastic chance to really get to know the local community and culture and to provide educational support, particularly in English language fluency, which will have a lasting impact. Few native English speakers have taught English here before, so your experience is guaranteed to be an authentic one! Please note that individual work programmes will depend on the time of year it is and the focus of the project at the time or your visit. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I ARRIVE? Upon arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport, also known as Denpasar International Airport, on the Sunday, you will be met by a staff member from our local partner organisation and transported to your accommodation. Once you have had time to rest, staff will introduce you to your project and the local area. Please be sure to arrive between 6am and 8pm to qualify for a pickup. Pickup is available at an extra cost if you need to arrive outside these times. WHERE WILL I BE STAYING? For the duration of your project you will stay at a volunteer house located right next to the beach. Rooms will be simple but comfortable and you will have access to all the basic facilities that you ll require during your stay. The room that you ll share with your fellow volunteers will come with its own electric fan, bedding and mosquito nets. There is a mix of both Western and Asian style toilets as well as indoor and outdoor showers in case you really fancy getting back to nature. You will awaken each morning to cries from the resident cockerel, and maybe even dodge around spotted pigs and cows on your way to breakfast. In the afternoon try and spot the highly endangered Bali Starlings settling in the nearby trees. WHAT WILL I BE EATING? You will be provided with three meals per day with the food being of traditional Balinese fair, an exciting fusion of Indonesian and Chinese styles. Some of the most popular dishes are nasi goreng (Indonesian fried rice with a fried egg on top) and mie goreng (fried noodles with egg). Another Indonesian favourite is Satay (spicy marinated thin slices of meat, threaded onto a skewer, barbecued, and served with a spicy peanut sauce).

4 COSTS 2 weeks 699 Extra week 324 DEPARTURE DATES 2016 Project Start Dates This project is not available during July Please arrive on either the 1st or 3rd Sunday of the month. The project begins on the Monday Bali Holidays: Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th March - Nyepi and Balinese New Year NO ACTIVITIES ON THESE DAYS DURATION 2 weeks + WHAT S INCLUDED? Before you go Pre-departure support Travel &medical advice &documentation Equipment advice Discounted medical kit Free Frontier t-shirt In-country Accommodation Food Local orientation and training

5 In-country emergency support 24-hour international HQ back-up AIRPORT INFORMATION Nearest airport(s): Denpasar Bali (DPS) CONTACT INFORMATION Call us on (UK) / (US) Mail us on info@frontier.ac.uk Check out our social media here: Project details were correct at the time this document was generated. Price, dates and other details are subject to change. Please see our website for current details for this project.