Not going to lie, I've had a long-time dream of just being on a beach to watch baby sea turtles hatching, and making sure they are unmolested as they wander to the water. And it doesn't surprise me for even a second that there's a 16-month waiting list for this volunteer work.
posted by bluemilker at 11:08 PM on June 18 [1 favorite]

Lovely, glad these little creatures are getting the help they need A few years ago, I went to Oman to see turtles lay their eggs, and it was incredible. Hope to return someday to see hatching, too.
posted by wicked_sassy at 3:36 AM on June 19

I have been to Cape Verde a couple of times and there is a very robust sea turtle rescue, protection and research program there. Tourists are integrated into the process and I can tell you watching a mother turtle laying and then hiding her eggs under the light of a bazillion stars is one of those life moments.
posted by chavenet at 3:51 AM on June 19 [1 favorite]

If we don't save the wee turtles, who will?
posted by notoriety public at 8:10 AM on June 19

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