Marine conservation in Seychelles
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In the heart of the tropical paradise of Mahé Island, you will contribute to the collection of data and provide local authorities with important information on coral reefs, the movements of the whale shark population, or the reproduction of turtles.
A large part of this program is devoted to scuba diving expeditions. It is therefore essential to have at least the PADI open waters certificate (or equivalent). Novices who wish to participate in this project can pass the first level at the local dive center, it will be necessary to plan a departure one week before the start of the program.
If you ask yourself the question: "What to do during a gap year after a master 2", we have a solution.
Volunteers work approximately 40-45 hours per week, with 2 days off per week, mostly weekends.
Like all of our Gap Year programs , in collaboration with the Ministry of the Environment, local NGOs and government agencies, you will participate in the following activities:
- 4 weeks before your arrival you will receive training in order to be operational upon your arrival.
- Monitoring and collecting data on coral reefs according to the seasons to study their state.
- Studying the different marine species in order to send them to OBIS Seamap which gathers information on marine species from all over the world.
- Depending on the season, observations on the migration of whale sharks, invertebrates, turtles, plankton, etc.
- Participate in the coral restoration project (collection, cleaning, transplanting to new sites, depending on the season).
- Train local partners on environmental research.
- Participate in seabed cleaning dives.
- Environmental awareness and education.
- These different subjects are studied at 24 sites on the northwest coast of Mahé.
Don't forget that the progress of these projects depends on the season and the priorities defined by our local collaborators.
It employs 150 permanent staff in its local branches, which have already welcomed more than 20,000 volunteers in the field. It works closely with local organisations on long-term projects. They work only under the supervision of the community leaders and at their request.
- Creating sustainable solutions to support self-sustaining communities.
- Ensuring access to clean water sources.
- Developing micro-enterprises around food, with a particular focus on education and agriculture.
- Supporting local schools with school supplies.
- Providing expertise and ideas on energy and electricity issues.
- Implementation of studies and educational programs on the marine environment.
United Nations member organization
Our partner organisation sits on the United Nations International Commission on Sustainable Tourism. All their initiatives and volunteer projects are led by experts in collaboration with the local population and national governments.
As a non-profit organisation, our conservation project is completely transparent. The volunteer contribution is used to cover the planning of projects on the reserve (reconnaissance, team recruitment and logistical support), direct field costs (transportation, lodging, staff meals) and finally to support the project itself. Without the physical and financial help of the volunteers, this project would not have been possible.
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