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Seychellen | Mahe Island
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International Marine Conservation Expedition | Seychelles

Seychellen

ab 2 Wochen

ab 18 Jahren

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Überblick

Travel to the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean as part of an international expedition and work on important marine conservation projects between the beautiful islands of the Seychelles.

You will participate in various conservation-related surveys to provide local government with data on coral reefs, invertebrates and turtle breeding areas. 

Learn how to identify fish and corals in the Indian Ocean while diving between tropical islands. Participate in PADI Advanced and PADI Coral Reef Research Diver courses or book an extra diving course at reduced prices at local dive centers. Participate in fun dives and discover the incredible flora and fauna of the tropical islands and observe sharks , rays and dolphins in the wild.

You will spend most of your time doing research dives and a such you must be at least qualified as as a PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent. For those who do not yet have a diving license, we can recommend local diving centers where you can before your planned start date. 

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Learn about coral reef ecology and conservation issues tropical marine organisms

Spend time in a living marine ecosystem every day

Discover endangered species such as sharks, rays and humpback whales

Location

Experience the beautiful paradise of the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. Cap Ternay Marine Expedition base is located with in the National Marine Park, adjacent to stunning palm-fingered beaches and forested areas, on the North-East cost of Mahe Island, adjacent to the spectacular Baie Ternay Marine Park. 

Seychelles paradise is the ideal place to engage, learn new skills or take a short vacation in a well-preserved and serene tropical archipelago. 

Typischer Tag


First, each participant goes through a training phase to learn how to accurately identify local fish and coral species. Training includes snorkeling and diving sites with the staff, as well as learning about fish, coral and invertebrate species.

Depending on weather conditions, the organization aims for each volunteer to complete 1 or 2 dives/snorkels daily, 5 days a week. During these dives, you will conduct underwater surveys after completing the training phase. In addition to diving, volunteers are involved in other projects and activities such as training, surveys and clearance of marine debris or topics such as environmental education, depending on local and project-related needs.

At the end of each day we eat, relax and share our underwater observations with the rest of the team. Life on base will be simple island living, sleeping in basic dorm accommodation with shared bathrooms and general cooking and cleaning duties.

At the weekend you can explore the beautiful surroundings and islands while immersing yourself in Seychelles culture.

1-2 dives or snorkel trips per day

Research dives

Environmental education workshops

Anforderungen

Good knowledge of English is necessary to understand the diving-specific terms. 

Freizeit

During the expedition, the organizer usually organizes a hike to Cap Matoopa to explore the area. The final days of an expedition are usually dedicated to taking volunteers to their favorite dive sites to dive just for fun after completing any survey work.

On the weekends, many volunteers make their way to Beau Vallon Bay for a well-deserved break. The bay is the main tourist area of ​​Mahe with a beautiful long beach, hotels and guesthouses, shops and restaurants for every taste. The diving centers in the area offer many options for all diving needs.

Most people would agree that sitting at the Coral Strand Hotel's bar with a cool drink and watching the sun set behind Silhouette Island is an experience not to be missed. Volunteers have the opportunity to visit the islands of Praslin and La Digue. Praslin is home to the Vallee de Mai (World Heritage Site), dubbed the original "Garden of Eden" by early explorers. This is where the famous Coco de Mer palm tree grows, which produces the giant double nut famous for its provocative shape. La Digue is the perfect tropical island, small with quaint inns and arguably the most beautiful beach in the world - Anse Source d'Argent.

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

These activities may include: 

  • Learn to cook traditional Seychellois Creole dishes
  • Visit the Mission Ruins at Venn's Town
  • Paddleboard across the bay
  • Hike through lush forests and across rocky plateaus
  • Explore the ocean after dark with a night dive
  • Discover rare and endemic species of plants
  • Swim at a secret beach
  • Go fishing with local fishers

Unterkunft

Volunteer-Haus

The base accommodation will simpler than what you are used to so please travel with an open mind and a willingness to adapt to local conditions. 

You'll be staying in shared (mixed sex) dormitory styled rooms hosting up to 10 people with cold running water that is safe to drink. The bathrooms and toilet facilities are also shared but separated by gender. All participant share the basic chores needed for the base to run. (eg. cooking, cleaning and other incidental chores). 

Clothes can be hand washed on base - please bring your own biodegradable washing detergent and hanging tools. 



Verpflegung

Frühstück

Mittagessen

Abendessen

Ausstattung

WLAN/WiFi

Handyempfang

Elektrizität

TV

Schließfach

Waschmaschine

Wäscheservice

Safe für deine Wertsachen

Leistungen

Vor der Abreise

Support and advice for logistical inquiries

Information on applying for a police clearance certificate

Advice on Visa regulations of the country

Establishing contact with the base in Seychelles

Vor Ort

Introductory event

24-hour on-site support

Airport pick up

Project training by experienced staff

Accommodation & meals during the project

24 hour emergency phone

First Aid Training

Scuba Compressor Training Workshop

PADI Coral Reef Research Diver Distinctive Specialty course

PADI Advanced Open Water certification

Use of the O2 equipment workshop

Preise

Wie lange möchtest du im Projekt arbeiten?

Not included: 

  • Flights
  • Visa costs
  • Airport taxes
  • Health and Travel Insurance
  • PADI open water certification
  • Police clearance fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal diving equipment (eg. mask, fins, wetsuit, timer etc.)
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