Glasgow ExSoc Tobago Expedition 2015 Proposal

3.  TEAM OF 12
 JUNE-AUGUST, 2015
 TURTLES, AMPHIBIANS, LIZARDS, BATS (…ANY
OTHER CREATURE OF TOBAGO)

4. CHARLOTTEVILLE- a
beautiful fishermen
village and Caribbean
sea on the doorstep
(literally!)

5. Projects from previous expeditions include:
Beach patrols to aid in the conservation of turtles, data
collecting from nesting females, nests and hatchlings
Frog research including population studies such as
distribution and abundance
Profiling beaches in relevance to the areas where turtles
nest, a study of turtle preferred beaches
 Study of fish populations in relevance to different river
 Behavioral studies of frogs
 A pioneer research in a glass frog development during
egg -> tadpole stage

7. Accommodation: cottages on the beach
Food: meals largely provided for on expedition
budget
Cost: approximately £600 for flights; your time
and positive energy all through the year
Requirements: Passion for nature and its
conservation, positive attitude, reasonable level
of fitness and hunger for an adventure

8. ME: YOU?