Description

Since shark populations are diminishing around the world, this program's objective is to obtain data about shark landings in an artisanal fishery port. Collecting this information is very useful towards a population assessment of sharks and rays in Ecuador's coastal waters. Artisanal fishery ports must be visited everyday in order to learn how to identify sharks and how to obtain different types of data.

In addition, going out with the fisherman has the same importance for understanding local fishing activities. The objective is to understand where, how and what are the local residents are fishing. Currently, such fishing information is very limited for Ecuador's coastal waters, which makes shark conservation very difficult. Volunteers will join the crews of these small local vessels, and will be equipped with a GPS, Cell phone, VHF radio, waterproof clothes, and many data sheets. A permanent supervisor will coordinate this activity at all times.

Highlights

Eco Volunteer UP Foundation is a non-profit organization which is recognized legally by Ecuadorian Government. We offer volunteers real immersion in the various Ecuadorian ecosystems, and real opportunities for learning and sharing the Ecuadorian cultures, costumes and traditions.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 450 per month

Program Fees Include:

* Accommodation in a volunteers house in Puerto Lopez (shared bedrooms, water, and kitchen)
* 3 meals per day (in restaurants or in the volunteer house)
* Volunteer certificate

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Eco Volunteer UP Foundation's Mission Statement

We are a non-profit organization which is legally recognized by the Ecuadorian Government. Volunteers with Eco Volunteer UP have the choice of many worthy programs, such as vulnerable orphanages, institutes for children with disabilities, street children and local indigenous communities. There are volunteer programs located in and around Quito, the capital of Ecuador, as well as programs located in the Cloud Forest and its communities close to Quito, the Ecuadorian Amazon, the Galapagos Islands and other key places around Ecuador. We offer volunteers real immersion in the various Ecuadorian ecosystems, and the unique opportunity for learning and sharing about Ecuadorian cultures, costumes and traditions.