The Project is looking for 2 to 4 volunteer research assistants for this season. The NPS has been studying the nesting activities of hawksbill sea turtles for 14 seasons.
Work is conducted on an offshore island seven nights per week weather and sea conditions permitting.
Foot patrol is maintained all night long along a 1500 meter shoreline. All volunteer research assistants must learn and perform all data collection duties. Boating skills and radio communication can be learned on the job. A three month or longer committment is perferred. Must be capable of foot patrol over variable terrain working with turtles on open beach and in under vegetation.