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Fidschi | Dawasamu
4Meeresschutz
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International Marine Conservation Expedition | Fiji

Fidschi

ab 2 Wochen

ab 18 Jahren

ab 4.145 €


Überblick

Join an international team of volunteers on this ocean conservation expedition focused on collecting vital marine data from research dives. These research results are made available to local communities and organizations to improve decision-making.

During the expedition you not only have the opportunity to learn new diving skills and conduct underwater surveys in the warm, turquoise waters of the Pacific. You can also spend time getting to know the local community and their traditional villages, teach children about environmental protection with weekly school visits, help start coral farms and discover a variety of fascinating sea creatures. Enjoy the stunning remote islands, scuba dive, snorkel and take part in traditional ceremonies.

Contribute to national efforts to conserve Fiji's delicate coral reefs and marine ecosystems while living at the research base on the stunning island of Dawasamu.


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Learn about coral reef ecology and conservation issues of tropical marine organisms.

Spend time in a vibrant marine ecosystem every day.

Spot endangered species such as sharks, rays, humpback whales and whales.

Typischer Tag

Dive qualified volunteers will be trained in invertebrate, benthic  or fish target species and life forms dependent on your duration.
Once fully trained in species identification, volunteers will be taught several survey techniques allowing them to become a member of the data collection survey team building an inventory of marine species in Moturiki waters.

Marine expedition volunteers will also have the chance to assist in delivering lessons focussed on environmental awareness in two schools on Moturiki Island and will participate in community based work giving workshops and helping to improve water security (rain water harvesting infra structure, compost toilets).

The project runs Monday to Friday and days are busy with presentations, dive training, point out snorkels, dives, data collection snorkels and dives, running alongside the daily chores required to keep the base operational. Once volunteers have completed their training in their allocated area, they are welcome to become survey ready in another.

Research is shared with local communities as an aid to make informed decisions about the management of their marine assets. The data is also shared with our in country partners the Fiji Locally Management Marine Area Network (FLMMA) and the Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement (IRD), the Ocean Conservancy and the Great Fiji Shark Count

1 or 2 dives per day

Underwater data collection

Environmental education workshiops

Anforderungen

This program is hosted in English, therefore we require all volunteers to be able to communicate in English. 

Volunteers will spend majority of their time diving on this expedition and as a result, we require all volunteers joining us for less than 8 weeks to be at least PADI open water certified or equivalent. 

Freizeit

Project work is conducted from Monday to Friday, giving you the weekends to relax and explore your surroundings. 

There are a number of things to do in your spare time including : 

  • Go for a hike in the nearby forests
  • Swim the hidden freshwater waterfalls
  • Visit Levuka, the old colonial capital of Fiji. 
  • Take a short boat ride to visit the famous pod of spinner dolphins that reside on Moon Reef

We also now include cultural/local experiences. These experiences will take place once every 4 weeks.

These activities may include: 

  •  Learn to cook Itaukei food
  • Make a traditional drink from kava root 
  • Learn indigenous plant medicine 
  • Hike to the top of Tova Peak
  • Fish with iTaukei women 
  • Weave a traditional mat
  • Visit Vatu-i-Rita Conservation Park
  • Boat to Leleuvia Island


Unterkunft

Volunteer-Haus

Volunteers stay in mixed gender dormitory style accommodation with shared toilets and a communal kitchen. There is mobile reception and limited electricity. 

Laundry can either be done by hand or we offer a laundry service which costs around $15 FJD per bag. 

All base duties and chores are shared by all volunteers including cooking and cleaning for the group. When everyone works together, it gets done quickly and effectively. Team work makes the dream work!

Verpflegung

Frühstück

Mittagessen

Abendessen

Ausstattung

WLAN/WiFi

Handyempfang

Elektrizität

TV

Schließfach

Waschmaschine

Wäscheservice

Safe für deine Wertsachen

Leistungen

Vor der Abreise

Support & advice for all logistical inquiries

Information on applying for a police clearance certificate

Advice on visa regulations of the country

Established contact with base in Fiji

Vor Ort

Introduction

24-hour support both on site and through emergency phone

Airport pick up

Relevant training conducted by experienced staff members

Accommodation and meals while on project

First aid training

Scuba Compressor Training Workshop

PADI Coral Reef Research Diver Distinctive Speciality

PADI Open Water (for 8 and 12 week stays) and Advanced Open Water course

Use of the 02 equipment workshop

Preise

Wie lange möchtest du im Projekt arbeiten?

ab 4.145 €

The price does not include: 

  • Visa costs
  • Flights
  • Airport taxes
  • Health and travel insurance
  • Police clearance fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal diving equipment ( masks, fins, wetsuit etc.)
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Aufenthaltsdauer Programmpreis
2 Wochen ab 4.145 €
4 Wochen ab 5.395 €
6 Wochen ab 6.645 €
8 Wochen ab 7.745 €
3 Monate ab 9.995 €
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