Description

This internship will allow you to make a real difference to marine conservation and gain invaluable hands on practical experience in a variety of fields, including project management and team leadership. You will join a research team and learn the skills required to study coral reefs and turtles in the Indian Ocean, working alongside a dedicated staff supervisor to ensure you maximize your placement, cultural and learning activities. GVI works in Seychelles in partnership and by invitation of the Seychelles government and local NGOs, assisting their priority biological study and conservation programs. Research includes coral reef research, invertebrate surveys, whale shark migration observations, plankton sampling, turtle nesting research and water turtle surveys.

How does this program make a difference?

GVI, working alongside our partners, is the leading marine data collection organization in the country. We do the work that our partners do not have the manpower, time or resources to carry out. We collect data on the coral reefs as well as on turtles, whale sharks, dolphins, octopuses and many more species; and much of this data is used by other organizations in the Seychelles. Our volunteers are trained to such a high standard that the information they gather is used to show an accurate picture of the overall health of the Seychelles coral reefs used by the government for management policies.

Highlights

* Learning how to identify fish and coral in the Indian Ocean
* Visiting and diving amongst deserted tropical islands
* Extra dive courses at heavily discounted rates with local dive shops
* Enjoying fun-dives and searching for the incredible 'mega-fauna' in the area, such as whale sharks, manta rays, and dolphins
* Developing the techniques you need to survey coral reefs
* Exploring different dive sites
* Visiting breeding areas for the hawksbill and green turtle and endangered giant tortoises
* Having an amazing and unique adventure amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in the world

Qualifications

No special training or qualifications are required as you will receive training in the field.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 4,740 for five weeks

Program Fees Include:

The volunteer contribution includes all food and accommodation; airport transfers; all training materials, technical dive and science equipment; discounted PADI Open Water Courses, locally arranged prior to the expedition: PADI Advanced Open Water Course with all materials included, PADI Coral Reef Researcher specialty, and heavily discounted further dive training options up to PADI Divemaster; comprehensive training necessary for research techniques; discounted accommodation around the island for weekends off; an Emergency First Aid course; 24-hour in-country support and a 24-hour emergency phone line. Also included in the internship is internationally recognized qualification in Team Leading; final evaluation; certification and summary of training and experience received; confidential professional reference.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

GVI's Mission Statement

Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded

1998