Green Turtle and Reef Conservation in the Indian Ocean
Location: Mauritius
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Year Round
63 Whitfield Street On The Historic Guilford Green Guilford, CT 06437 United States
Call Us
Phone: 203-453-5838
Fax: 203-738-1024
Description
On the coastline of Mauritius, located on the Southeast coast of Africa, Green Turtles are an endangered species. Your work as a volunteer for this project helps to educate people (other volunteers and locals) about the turtles and the reefs, as well as how protection of both can be improved. Particicipants will follow the Green Turtles and gather and then analyze data. There will also be dives in Blue Bay during which notes about the state of the reefs will be done. Removal of "sea spiders", which are destroying the reefs, may also be done.
Green Turtles in Mauritius lay their eggs in January and February. The eggs normally hatch in March. Volunteers during these times will also watchover the hatchings (overnight or in the morning). In the afternoon there will be other activities, including data collection regarding the reefs and other flora and fauna.
Highlights
Participants may dive in Blue Bay. During nesting and hatching season, participants will watch over the hatchings.
Qualifications
Participants must be:
* 18+ years old
* Good health
* Speak English
* Have a desire to help with environmental causes (reef conservation and turtle conservation)
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- conservation
- environment
- water
Age Range
18+This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Apartment/Flat
Participants Travel to Mauritius
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Post Services Include
- Alumni Network
GeoVisions's Mission Statement
GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.
Year Founded
2001
