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Much of your research will be spent scuba diving in the sparkling blue waters of the Indian Ocean on GVI’s marine conservation expedition in the Seychelles, assisting the Seychelles Government and local NGOs with their priority biological and conservation programs. The unique training opportunities on this expedition are second to none; learning about and participating in coral reef research, invertebrate surveys, whale shark migration observations, plankton sampling, in-water turtle surveys ...

This ambitious coral reef research and community education expedition takes participants to learn scuba diving and earn an internationally recognised PADI diving qualification. In the turquoise Caribbean waters of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, you can take part in important marine conservation work on the world’s second largest barrier reef by helping with coral reef and fish monitoring, turtle nesting and conducting crocodile surveys. On land you will help community education and sustainable tour...

The Amazon rainforest is one of the planet’s most diverse ecosystems, being the home to 30% of all known plant and animal species, as well as a variety of indigenous cultures and settlers who make their living in this seemingly inhospitable terrain. Joining this GVI Amazon adventure in Ecuador takes will take you into the heart of this lush and remote part of the world to help protect the precious rainforest and aid community development initiatives. Volunteers support wildlife conservation by c...

This 6 month long scuba diving internship starts with a 10 week marine conservation expedition to develop your understanding of marine conservation and to further or establish your scuba diving skills. You will learn how to live and work with a research team in a remote environment and attain base skills essential for your subsequent 12 weeks work placement. During this placement you will be based at a PADI dive centre where you will undertake your PADI Dive Master course, further advanced train...

This adventurous expedition gives individuals the opportunity to work, explore and live in one of the most remote regions of the Costa Rican rainforest on the Caribbean Coast, whilst contributing to vital conservation projects. The expedition plays a vital role in the development and management of the long-term wildlife conservation of the Tortuguero National Park and Tortuguero Conservation Area. The main projects involve: conducting marine turtle monitoring and conservation, study of jaguar pr...

This expedition takes its volunteers to Kenya in East Africa to combine marine, primate and forest research, and become involved in local community development projects, including teaching English and sustainable tourism programmes. Living and working in the beautiful Shimoni Archipelago, off the coast of the Indian Ocean on the border with Tanzania, volunteers can experience the amazing white sand beaches and biodiversity of the area. You will conduct dolphin research with visiting seasonal hum...

This GVI marine conservation expedition is based North of the village of Mahahual in Mexico, and is ideal for anyone who wants to scuba dive on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef whilst helping conservation initiatives to protect the fragile marine habitat. At this centre, open to open water divers or above only, volunteers can receive additional dive training on PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) courses whilst they learn about marine habitats by participating in comprehensive tra...

GVI has been invited by the Seychelles government and local NGOs to assist their priority conservation programs on Curieuse Island, including tortoise conservation programs, seasonal turtle nesting research and in water turtle surveys, Coco de Mer palms census, seasonal endangered endemic bird monitoring, habitat management and National Park conservation and rehabilitation; together with additional training and assistance to our partner organisations. This program gives you the opportunity t...

Get up close and personal with Africa’s large game such as lion, leopard, elephant and hyenas whilst volunteering on a conservation program in a South African game reserve. This incredible expedition is based in two stunning locations of the Limpopo Province, South Africa. Learn to use conservation and research equipment to help locate collared predators in the reserve, receive invaluable training in large animal identification, tracking and behavioural study skills and learn to appreciate the c...

Join an action packed 4 week expedition combining the highlights of Queensland Australia's adventure activities with critical conservation projects. After joining your group you will spend the first two weeks of your Australian adventure volunteering for one of Australia’s leading volunteer conservation organisations. The project work is varied and may involve seed collection, weed removal, flora and fauna surveys or habitat protection. Project sites are equally varied and volunteers may be wor...