Coastal debris poses a threat to nesting sea turtles and negatively impacts the environment of Playa Pacuare, Costa Rica. Working with our sponsor, Latin American Sea Turtles (LAST), and recognizing community needs, our goal was to develop strategies for improved trash removal and reduction in Pacuare. Using observations and interviews, we concluded that LAST and the community lack an effective trash storage system and knowledge of environmentally friendly habits. We aided LAST by developing sorting protocols to mitigate trash accumulation by involving the community’s children in repurposing initiatives. By giving LAST the tools and information to become a catalyst for change, we furthered their mission in realize a future where humans and sea turtles live together in balance.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Rathje, Kelly Keegan
• Stephen, Taylor A
• Mora, Emily S
• Hibbard, Ronald Arthur
• Pomerleau, Alexa

Subject

• Environment
• Sustainability
• Well-Being
• Infrastructure
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-030217-173128

Mot-clé

• Sustainability
• Marine pollution
• Wildlife conservation

Advisor

• Tuler, Seth
• Miller, Fabienne

Year

• 2017

Center

• San Jose, Costa Rica Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Latin American Sea Turtles (LAST)
• Wheeler, Nicki

Date created

• 2017-03-02

Emplacement

• San José

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright