Climate change is reshaping life at Costa Rica’s Pacuare Reserve. Rising sand temperatures skew sea turtle hatchlings toward all females, and coastal erosion threatens nesting sites. EPI students witness these impacts firsthand, joining nightly beach patrols, collecting data, and learning how science and conservation practices help protect endangered turtles.

At Pacuare Reserve, a young girl saw a leatherback turtle for the first time and discovered her scientific calling. Today, programs like EPI Costa Rica’s continue to inspire local students to protect biodiversity and become agents of change.

En la Reserva Pacuare, una joven vio por primera vez una tortuga baula y descubrió su vocación científica. Hoy, programas como el de EPI Costa Rica siguen inspirando a estudiantes locales a proteger la biodiversidad y convertirse en agentes de cambio.

EPI courses combine hands-on science, field research, cultural exchange, and conservation to build skills and connect students with nature.

EPI celebra 25 años inspirando a los jóvenes a través de la ciencia para liderar la conservación en un mundo que se enfrenta a urgentes retos medioambientales.

EPI celebrates 25 years empowering youth through science to lead conservation in a world facing urgent environmental challenges.

Pacuare Reserve isn't just about turtle conservation—it's a research hub for primates, terrestrial mammals, and the elusive agami heron.