Climate Change and Coral Bleaching in Seychelles

Collect data on coral reef health and recovery following climate-change-induced coral bleaching events.

Durations: 2 - 12 weeks
Fieldwork hours35 hrs of fieldwork per week
Participant ratio1:6 staff to participant ratio
GVI experiencesIncludes GVI Experiences
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Travel to the warm, crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean to contribute to coral reef recovery research and coral rehabilitation. Learn about how climate change is causing coral bleaching, what is being done to limit the damage, and encourage recovery. In the process, earn your PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI Reef Ecosystem Diver (RESD) Specialty.

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Experience Thérèse Island’s coastal trails
Experience Thérèse Island’s coastal trails
Sauzier waterfall hike and jungle picnic
Sauzier waterfall hike and jungle picnic
Paddleboard across the bay
Paddleboard across the bay
Hike through lush forests and across rocky plateaus
Hike through lush forests and across rocky plateaus
Drift through the reef on a night dive or snorkel
Drift through the reef on a night dive or snorkel
Learn about rare and endemic species of plants
Learn about rare and endemic species of plants
Swim at a secret beach
Swim at a secret beach
PADI AWARE Dive Against Debris (or snorkel)
PADI AWARE Dive Against Debris (or snorkel)
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