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Interested in researching and conserving sea turtles? Hear all about my time volunteering in Greece
I have just returned from Greece volunteering in the research and conservation of loggerhead sea turtles !! I recently graduated and wanted to travel before joining full time work. I came across TMR and instantly fell in love with their efficiency to provide 1 in a lifetime travel experiences. I have fortunately travelled a lot but not on my own and turtles have been 1 of my favourite animals my entire life, therefore Greece sea turtle conservation was perfect.
"This trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity and experience, THANK YOU TMR !!"
The booking process was quick and easy. If I had any questions TMR members were just an email/WhatsApp away and they provided a full guide of what you need for your upcoming trip.
The local team were incredibly welcoming, Chanel, Alison, Poppy, Emily, Annya, Josh, Harry and other members/assistants were truly the most loving people I have ever met, a team that truly dedicate their life to the welfare of turtles.
During my stay my favourite shifts were;
Sunrise beach patrols, visiting 4/5 different beaches collecting coordinate data and looking for hatchling tracks.Behavioural research surveys, raising public awareness with locals and visitors about the island’s biodiversity at Argostoli harbour.Night beach patrols, sleeping on the beaches and monitoring nest/hatchlings.Tagging adult turtles, monitoring, tagging and carrying out health checks of adult turtles in Argostoli harbour.
Between shifts and on my days off I explored the local area. You can use the bikes at the villa, a local taxi service or local bus to visit lassi and argostoli, or a ferry to visit Lixouri, to see more beautiful beaches, shop and eat amazing Greek food.
The villa accommodation is clean and tidy, each room accommodates 4 people and also includes a small en-suit and kitchenette. The water at the villa is filtered and therefore drinkable. Each room has a front balcony with seating but there are hammocks located around the villa which I found myself on most the time.
I would 100% recommend TMR, they’re a great way to visit somewhere new at a reasonable cost, meet new people/make lifelong friendships. I will be booking future trips with/through them.
This trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity and experience, THANK YOU TMR !!
