SUPPORT US

There is certainly no greater satisfaction than seeing a newborn reach the sea. However, at Protortuga, our greatest pride is our community. That feeling of ownership that our partners have, no matter where they come from, and their genuine interest in being part of the program.

That is why we have created multiple ways to join the program. All are equally valuable and contribute directly to the program’s goals, so you can choose the way that makes you feel most comfortable.

MAKE A DONATION

Conservation work requires substantial financial resources to hire personnel, purchase equipment and materials, and conduct education and awareness events. Support us!

YOUR contribution allows us to have more coast monitors PATROLLING the beaches and PROTECTING the nests every season.
YOUR contribution allows us to host more EDUCATION AND AWARENESS events within the communities.
YOUR contribution allows us to gather more information each season and analyze the situation of the sea turtles in the beaches of Miches and Lavacama to contribute with the SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY around the world.

BECOME A GUARDIAN OF THE SEA

Protect Miches’ marine-coastal ecosystems today and be part of the destination’s responsible tourism development.
The Miches Conservation Fund is a voluntary mechanism that channels contributions from the private sector for the protection, management, and restoration of marine-coastal ecosystems, while strengthening local capacities related to sustainable tourism.
The Fund is administered by Promiches, under criteria of transparency, annual planning, and alignment with the Playa Esmeralda Management and Conservation Plan, maximizing the impact of each contribution through strategic alliances and complementary financing.
Each contribution translates into measurable actions, verifiable results, and annual impact reports.
There are four ways you can get involved:

Ballena

US$30,000

Initiatives it supports:
 
  • Protortuga
  • Miches Whale Observatory (OBM)
  • Esmeralda Rescue
  • Monitoring of Corals and Underwater Grasslands
  • Protection and recovery of dunes and coastal vegetation
  • Maritime-Coastal Coordination Unit (UCMC)
  • Marine-Coastal Characterization Studies
  • ARTEMI Fairs
  • Technical Training Agreement for Employability
 
Benefits:
 
  • Welcome kit
  • Annual environmental impact report
  • Use of the official “Guardian of the Sea – Ballena” brand logo
  • Company logo in premium spaces (website and signage)
  • Mentions in press releases and institutional events
  • Two exclusive environmental experiences per year
  • Blue Flag certification management (consulting plus audit included)
  • Participation in the Sustainability Committee
  • Access to annual results report

Tinglar

US$10,000

Initiatives supported:
 
  • Protortuga
  • Miches Whale Observatory (OBM)
  • Esmeralda Rescue
 
Benefits:
 
  • Welcome kit with program items
  • Annual environmental impact report
  • Use of the “Guardian of the Sea – Tinglar” badge
  • Logo on website and signage for conservation activities
  • Annual invitation to an exclusive environmental experience or event
  • Access to the Fund’s annual results report
  • Technical training agreement for employability

Manatí

US$5,000

Initiatives it supports:
  • Protortuga
 
Benefits:
 
  • Welcome kit
  • Annual environmental impact report
  • Use of the “Guardian of the Sea – Manatí” badge
  • Logo on website
  • Invitations to Conservation Fund events, subject to availability.
  • Access to annual results report

Mangle

US$1,000

Initiatives it supports:
 
  • Protortuga
     
Benefits
 
  • Annual impact report
  • Use of the “Guardian of the Sea – Mangle” badge
  • Logo on website
  • Access to annual results report
The number of initiatives implemented each year depends on the total amount raised by the Conservation Fund (corporate contributions + Promiches match). Your category defines the exclusive benefits, while the consolidated fund determines the scope of the impact. The Promiches Sustainability Committee sets the implementation priorities annually.
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Protortuga is implemented by the El Seibo-Miches Hotel and Tourism Association Promiches, and the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of the Dominican Republic. All donations are securely managed by Promiches, a Dominican NGO and official coordinator of the program, as established in the inter-institutional agreement between these two institutions, for the conservation of sea turtles. When you make your contribution, you will receive a donation receipt issued by Promiches.

CONTRIBUTE

We have available a list of materials and equipment indispensable for our work in the field. If you feel more comfortable contributing in kind, we make it available to you.

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REPORT A TAG

If, like us, you work with sea turtles in other countries and come across our TAG MARD, we would be interested to hear about it.

REPORT A TAG

REPORT AN INCIDENT

If you’re in Miches or Lavacama and come across any of the following:

  • Turtle mother tags
  • Turtle hatchling tags
  • Turtle at sea
  • Suspected turtle or turtle egg theft

You can contact us 24/7 via Whatsapp at +1 (809) 856-1756 to let us know, even anonymously, and we will look into it.

If you want to report any other situation you can write to info@exploremiches.com, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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BE A VOLUNTEER

Will you be in Miches for a few days and want to dedicate time to conservation activities? Email us at info@exploremiches.com and let us know when you will be in the area and how much time you want to dedicate to sea turtle conservation. We will do our best to integrate you into the season’s activities.

We give priority to young people from the community who participate in our educational network, Ambassadors of the MAR, schools and universities with whom we have alliances for the training of their students in environmental issues related to coastal ecosystems, marine fauna and climate change.

We also have special interest in researchers who need a space to conduct their studies and analysis. There is much to investigate regarding the situation of sea turtles in the Dominican Republic, and the relationship of tourism with marine-coastal ecosystems, and we would love to contribute.

VOLUNTEER CONDITIONS
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VOLUNTEER CONDITIONS

  • Volunteers will work in the same conditions as the Protortuga initiative team members, so electricity, internet, cold water, and cell phone service are not guaranteed in any of the work areas, since these depend on conditions that are not under the control of the coordinators of the initiative.
  • Work clothing for volunteers should include long-sleeved shirts and long pants in dark colors, closed-toed shoes and a red light bulb.
  • It is recommended to bring a rain poncho and water bottle.
  • The use of perfumes, deodorants, repellent or cigarettes is prohibited to avoid odors, of any kind, that may be detected by the animals.
  • Smoking while volunteering is prohibited.
  • Swimming in the sea is not allowed, some beach areas have very strong and dangerous currents.
  • It is not allowed to enter the lagoons, rivers and canals.
  • Monitoring activities and walking on the beach without the company of a staff member is not allowed.
  • Alcohol consumption is prohibited.
  • During beach monitoring, it is prohibited to walk on the beach at night without being part of a monitoring team.
  • The use of cameras is not allowed during the surveys, nor any device that emits light, as per SINAC (National System of Conservation Areas) research permit guidelines.
  • We reserve the right to implement special rules if necessary to protect the health and welfare of animals or visitors.
  • The entrance or consumption of illegal drugs is not allowed.
  • After 8:00PM we ask for silence and to turn off lights because the beach census begins.

NOTE: The average length of the beach monitoring walk is twelve kilometers (six outbound and six return, with a break in between). It is recommended to be in good physical and health condition, especially without any heart disease or knee problems, to participate in the monitoring.

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