COASTS works on the frontline in Costa Rica, studying and protecting mating, nesting, and feeding sea turtles through a combination of field-based research and direct conservation action.
Impact so far
- 49,371 turtle hatchlings released
- 276 female sea turtles protected
- 7.2 tons of plastic removed from marine environments
- 7,695 patrol hours logged
- $158,223 generated for local coastal economies
Partnerships
COASTS collaborates with Costa Rican government agencies — including SINAC and MINAE — as well as international conservation organizations and research institutions across Europe and North America.