Equipo Tora Carey (ETC)

About us

Equipo Tora Carey (ETC) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) focused on Marine Resources, Conservation and Research. Officially registered since 2016, ETC is uniquely composed of academic biologists, fishermen, and local tourism operators. We have the common objective of achieving the sustainable development of marine resources and habitats through science, education and responsible tourism.
Our objective is to mobilize and empower local communities – the most important resource at the project’s disposal – to end the destruction of habitats and species on Costa Rica’s coast through science, education, conservation, and action!

ETC is a collaborative project of passionate people, mostly from Costa Rica, who work together to protect Costa Rican marine species. We are building an innovative community. We believe in the importance of co-operation and creating a positive movement that involves everyone; people of all ages and from all walks of life joining the effort to protect our oceans.
Equipo Tora Carey is a community-based non-profit organization composed of local fishermen and academic biologists to study and protect Punta Descartes‘ marine biodiversity. Through the involvement of sustainable tourism, local fishermen are employed to conduct continous research activities on reefs, sea turtles, rays and parrots.
ETC cares about all components of coastal marine ecosystems — but especially about the future of coastal fishing communities. ETC combines environmental education with scientific monitoring of marine resources.

What we do
Science, Conservation and Environment
• Sea Turtle Nesting Beach Monitoring
• Tagging
• Sea Turtle Foraging Ground Monitoring
• Beach Cleanups

Maike Heidemeyer is the Founder of Equipo Tora Carey (ETC).

For other net participants we can offer an expert guidance through trained staff, give an expert opinion, procure expert information and establish new contacts in the field of our work.