GVI Costa Rica Coastal Rainforest and Community Programmes

Welcome to the Coastal Rainforest Research, Wildlife Conservation & Community Projects blog, where you can keep up to date with all the projects and information from GVI in Costa Rica

Global Vision International (GVI) is a non-political, non-religious organisation, which through its alliance with over 150 project partners in over 30 countries, provides opportunities for volunteers to fill a critical void in the fields of environmental research, conservation, education and community development.

Facts and figures

Largest consistent workforce in our conservation area, conducting more research and community initiatives than any other organization working locally
Taught English language and Environmental education classes to over 100 children and locals (2005-2009)
Sea turtle nest poaching rates down each year GVI volunteers have helped to monitor and collect data for a total reduction of over 80% since 2005 (2006-2009)
Over 1,600 nests of endangered and critically endangered sea turtles, resulting in over 30,000 hatchlings monitored and protected (2007-2009)
10 jaguar sightings by GVI staff and volunteers in the National Park (2006-2009)
655 jaguar predated marine turtles recorded by GVI staff and volunteers – a unique ongoing phenomenon (2005-2009)
10 Costa Rican’s trained in rainforest ecology, wildlife identification, survey techniques, first aid and health & safety, free of charge as part of the National Scholarship Program
Helped to establish, develop and run 15 conservation, research, and education programs in the area since 2005
Over 280 volunteers trained (or over 300 people) of more than 20 nationalities

[+/-] Quick links

GVI Home
GVI Charitable Trust
Environment Ministry (MINAET) of Costa Rica
Parque Nacional Tortuguero
Red de Tortugas Marinas de Costa Rica
Caribbean Leatherback Alliance (ABC)
Costa Rica's National Parks
Jaguar Conservation Network

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[+/-] Downloadable GVI reports and documents

Oct-Dec 2011 Jalova Phase Report 114
July-Sept 2011 Jalova Phase Report 113
April-June 2011 Jalova Phase Report 112
Jan-March 2011 Jalova Phase Report 111
Phase 18 Science Report
Fase 17 Informe Cientifico version espanol
Phase 17 Science Report
Fase 16 Informe Cientifico version espanol
Phase 16 Science Report
Fase 15 Informe Cientifico version espanol
Phase 15 Science Report
Fase 14 Informe Cientifico version espanol
Phase 14 Science Report
Phase 13 Science Report
Phase 12 Science Report
Phase 11 Science Report
Phase 10 Science Report
Phase 9 Science Report
Phase 8 Science Report
Phase 7 Science Report
Phase 6 Science Report
Phase 5 Science Report
Phase 4 Science Report
Phase 3 Science Report
Phase 2 Science Report
Phase 1 Science Report
Oct-Dec 2011 Jalova Phase Report 114
July-Sept 2011 Jalova Phase Report 113
April-June 2011 Jalova Phase Report 112
Jan-March 2011 Jalova Phase Report 111

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[+/-] GVI Costa Rica abstracts

Jaguar Paradise? Human boundaries in conservation management and consequences of limited protection
Priceless monitoring without cost: the significance of incidental detection of species to conservation efforts
Ecotourism overflow: local implications of restrictive conservation management
The aquatic avifauna of Tortuguero: the findings of GVI Costa Rica, 2007-2009
Marine turtle monitoring and conservation hand-in-hand. A three year review from Playa Norte, Costa Rica
Conservation Volunteers: Can anyone make a difference?
Jaguar predation of marine turtles: multilateral threats to flagship species and the necessity for holistic conservation
Jaguar predation as a potential threat to populations of marine turtles

Publications

Volunteers in Conservation: You are the Difference
Jaguars in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica
Jaguar Paradise? Presentation
Mesoamericana 13 (2)
Aquatic Birds Poster Presentation
Incidental Species Study Poster Presentation
Ecotourism Poster Presentation
Turtle Presentation
Volunteers in Conservation Presentation
Jaguar Poster Presentation
Jaguar Presentation 2005-2008
Mesoamericana 12 (3)
BBC Wildlife: Tales from the Bush May 2009
La Voz de Tortuguero
Seaturtle.org Image Library
Feature in Westworld Magazine

[+/-] conferences, congresses & symposia

Defenders of Wildlife: Carnivores 2009 - Attended by David Aneurin Jones for GVI CR
DoW Session List
MSBC 2009 Program
Sociedad Mesoamericana para la Biología y la Conservación
Society for Conservation Biology 2009 Annual Meeting
Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles - Attended by R. Chaverri & D.A. Jones for GVI CR
29th Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology & Conservation
Conservation Breeding Specialist Group
CBSG Jaguar Workshop Report - Attended by Rebeca Chaverri for GVI CR
Best Presentation Award for GVI Costa Rica

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Thursday, December 29, 2011

The world according to Imer

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Biological Assessment Surveys Wrap Up for the Year

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Merry Christmas from Tortuguero National Park and the GVI Charitable Trust!

Friday, December 23, 2011

Merry Christmas and Feliz Navidad

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Bird Surveys Finish Off With Flying Colors

Monday, December 19, 2011

Christmas Party and Graduation!

Friday, December 16, 2011

Turtles and People Both Burrow Out of the Sand for the Holidays!

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GVI Costa Rica Best Posts

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Click here for a selection of the Best Turtle Research Posts!

Click here for a selection of the Jaguar Research Posts!

Click here for a selection of the Best Teaching & Community Development Posts!

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"I couldn’t have asked for a better volunteer experience…good people, good program, great research, amazing Country. I might not want to leave…ever!" Morgan Early, GVI Volunteer, Costa Rica

"The work carried out by GVI Costa Rica makes a vital contribution to conservation and scientific research and personally speaking, I am proud to be able to say that I played a part in this project." Michelle Miller, 10 Week Volunteer

"Having a truly incredible time here at Caño Palma. Every day here is amazing and brings exciting new things to see and do."

"The location is brilliant, the people are great and the wildlife is fantastic. So far I’ve seen green turtles, two-toed and three-toed sloths, coral snakes, a vine snake, green iguanas, basilisk lizards, a Neotropical river otter, caiman, crocodiles, strawberry poison-dart frogs, howler monkeys, spider monkeys and white-faced capuchin monkeys to name just a few!"

"I also see loads of beautiful birds every day, including the two stunning species of toucan found here."

"I’m enjoying everything we do here but some of my favourite things so far have been the grueling 15 mile Jag Walk, climbing the rainforest-clad Cerro (hill), and of course the ever exciting turtle night walks."

"Getting to count a turtle’s eggs whilst she lays them is a real privilege, which I’ve been fortunate to experience twice so far. Measuring a turtle, helping tag and doing the body check are also great to do, even if you do get covered in sand and occasionally whacked by a flipper!"

"Walking through the rainforest and traveling along the canals are other things I love doing here, as the scenery is wonderful and you always see some really interesting things."

I can’t really think of anything bad to say about this place, even the frequent rainstorms, the humidity, the early mornings and being woken by screaming howler monkeys just adds to the experience, and it’s certainly worth being filthy and covered in various insect bites to be here.

I can’t wait to see what other amazing experiences 5 more weeks in Costa Rica will bring." Alex Page from the UK, Expedition Member from July-September 2008

“I was impressed with the level of professionalism of the GVI staff, who were helpful, enthusiastic and clearly passionate about the work they do here at Jalova. I have had a wonderful time and feel inspired to use the knowledge I have learnt in the classroom. Thank you very much." Mrs Ali Omell, Turtle Project Volunteer

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