Scuba Internships in Fiji

Contribute to the marine conservation and research being done on the Yasawa Islands in Fiji. Explore the breathtaking beaches and majestic marine life that Fiji offers in this exciting and academic volunteer abroad opportunity. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with experienced researchers in the field, learning the complex and detailed data collection techniques employed in underwater research. During their time here, volunteers will embark on daily dives to assist in the creation of Marine Protected Areas while experiencing the beautiful variety of marine life this area has to offer. Volunteers will have three main duties including data collection on targeted fish species, coral reef and mangrove habitat mapping and educational outreach on environmental awareness at local schools.

Join the Institute for Global Studies' Dive Shop / Reef Survey internship, and work with both local and foreign staff members. In this program, you’ll have the opportunity to become PADI dive certified or work toward the next level of training. In addition, you will assist staff members in all aspects of running a renowned dive shop as well as work on a marine research project. Activities will include assisting staff on dive excursions, helping to convey difficult concepts in the English language to guests, preparing gear for dives, constructing or delivering marketing materials, conducting reef surveys to assist reef management, and preparing brochures and the website to highlight threats to reef systems.