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| Viewing: Marine Conservation & Research in Seychelles |
Package ID: 1585 |
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| Marine Conservation & Research in Seychelles |
SCUBA dive and join marine research projects in one of the world`s most pristine environments
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We have been invited by the Seychelles government and local NGO's, to assist their priority biological study and conservation programmes, coral reef research, whale shark migration, turtle nesting research, and in water turtle, octopus and lobster surveys.
As an expedition member joining the team, you will spend your time diving upon the coral reef, collecting characterisation and monitoring identification and abundance data on invertebrates and fish species. The expedition base is set within the Cap Ternay Marine National Park, on the west coast of the main island, Mahe. The base is within a 5 minute walk of a sandy beach with scenic views, and a 30 minute walk to the nearest village.
This is an amazing opportunity to work in an untouched area.You will also be able to increase your dive qualifications to PADI Advanced Diver and take some PADI Speciality courses You can also extend your dive qualifications further at a discounted rate at a local dive centre.
As an expedition member, you will be involved in some/all of the following projects:
Invertebrate fisheries surveys
Coral reef and bleaching recovery monitoring through SCUBA diving surveys.
In-water sea turtle, octopus and lobster surveys.
Sea Turtle nesting surveys (in season).
Whale shark incidental surveys.
Cetacean sighting recordings
Assisting in research in Curieuse National Park alongside local rangers
Assisting in the development of the environmental education and awareness programmes.
Expedition Members will need to be qualified to at least PADI Open Water or equivalent at the start of the expedition.
If you would like to join the expedition, but have not dived before, we can book you onto a PADI Open Water course at a local dive centre before the start of the expedition (at additional cost - see dates and contributions for further information on cost).
Our comprehensive training programme will provide you with all the skills necessary for expedition life, such as marine survey techniques, species identification and data collation.
What is included
Pre-departure support and discounted services
Airport pick up and transfer to base
Food and accommodation
National Park fees and permits
All training materials, dive and science equipment
Discounted PADI Open Water Courses locally arranged prior to expedition
PADI Advanced Open Water course with all materials included
PADI Coral Reef Researcher specialty
First Aid training course
Heavily discounted further dive training options up to PADI Divemaster
Comprehensive training necessary for research techniques
Discounted accommodation around the island for weekends off
24 hour in country support
24 hour emergency phone line in the UK
Free Careers Abroad field work placement and job vacancy service for ALL former Expedition Members (successful placements depend upon aptitude and attitude)
Minimum Participation age is 18 years old
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