Whale and Puma conservation in Patagonia, Argentina

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Live and work in a Patagonian nature reserve and contribute to the conservation of unique ecosystems.
Are you passionate about protecting our planet? If you want to live in one of the most special ecosystems in the world, then this project is for you! This program is great for anyone who likes outdoor activities and nature. You will work with experienced professionals, monitoring different endangered or threatened species, including whales and pumas. It is an excellent option if you plan to study conservation. You will add experience to your CV, in addition to having many anecdotes to tell in job interviews. This Project is carried out throughout the year. You can participate at any time.

Start Dates:

Flexible

Minimum Duration:

1 week
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Your tasks:

– Participate in the seasonal censuses of sea lions and southern right whales.
– Study the local population of pumas and guanacos.
– Study the new populations of Maras after the fires.
– You will also learn about the native flora, helping in periodic evaluations; maintenance of the facilities and trails of the reserve.

Southern right whale season starts at the end of May and finishes around the end of December each year.

FAUNA CALENDAR:

In which part of Argentine Patagonia will I work?

You will work in the nature reserve “La Esperanza” 80 km north of the city of Puerto Madryn. It has 12 km of coastline on the South Atlantic Gulf of San Matías, with an area of 6,700 hectares. It is a refuge for guanacos, pumas, sea lions and other species throughout the year. Every year during the corresponding season you can see southern right whales, orcas, humpback whales and dolphins. Puerto Madryn is located northwest of the province of Chubut in Argentina. It is on the shores of the Golfo Nuevo. It is considered the gateway to the Valdés Peninsula, which was declared a World Heritage Site by the UN in 1999 and a Biosphere Reserve in 2015. This is where you will see most whales. (Puerto Madryn is also the national diving capital).

Arrival airport

If you are going to work on this project, then you must arrive at El Tehuelche Airport (PMY) in Puerto Madryn as a first choice, or at Marcos A Zar Airport (REL) in Trelew. In either case, someone from our staff will be there to receive you at any of these airports.

Lodging and Meals

Accommodation will be shared with other Mondify volunteers or interns in La Esperanza Reserve. You will have the opportunity to get to know your colleagues better, share experiences and explore the surrounding area together. The accommodation is safe, clean and comfortable. Three daily meals are included.

Leisure

At weekends, you will have enough time to get to know the northern region of Argentine Patagonia. Valdes Peninsula, a World Heritage Site. There you will be able to observe whales, penguins and orcas in their natural environment. Another interesting place to visit is Punta Tombo, a colony of more than half a million penguins. Do not miss the opportunity to dive. Puerto Madryn is the national capital of diving. You can dive with sea lion pups and explore sunken ships. The city has restaurants and museums to visit on your days off. You can also take excursions to the Chubut River Valley, where you will learn about the Welsh colonies established in the area and visit the most important paleontological museum in the country.

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