Coral Reef Ecology and Conservation Internship in Seychelles

Work on conservation initiatives on Mahe Island, while gaining formal qualifications for your career advancement.

Durations: 4 - 24 weeks
Fieldwork hours40 hrs of fieldwork per week
Participant ratio1:6 staff to participant ratio
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As corals are vulnerable to climate change, conservation efforts across the globe are a priority for many marine enthusiasts. Seychelles plays host to one of GVI’s primary coral reef internships, providing the perfect setting for ecological studies that assist with the protection and preservation of the rich and biodiverse ecosystem in the region.

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