Physical Requirements:

• Must be in good physical condition and able to walk 10 to 15 km a day and/or night through dense rainforest and debris covered beaches during high tide and low tide.
  
  
• No severe eyesight problems (turtle work is at night, without artificial lights).
  
  
• No abuse of illegal drugs; no consumption of alcohol during working hours, which may include night shifts, or abuse of alcohol at any time.
  
  
• Preferably no smoking, those who do smoke should only do so in open areas and never on nightly patrols.
  
  
• Be willing to work under difficult and uncomfortable conditions such as heat, rain and mosquitoes all day and night.
  
  
• Know if you are allergic to mosquito bites.
  
  
• Have a personal insurance policy.
  
  
• Must be able to endure long bus trips over rough and bumpy terrain (infamous "wackos").
  
  
• **It is STRONGLY advised that anyone with a heart condition or any other health condition such as, but not limited to, pregnancy, asthma, or arthritis consult Dr. McLaughlin before applying. **