Marine Conservation in The Bahamas

  Bahamas

Andros,  Blanket Sound

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: January, April, July, October

Description: Greenforce is working for The Bahamas National Trust on a marine survey to establish and monitor three new Marine protected areas. The project is now in it's fourth year.

The first couple of weeks on this 10 week expedition will include dive training, where necessary and fish and coral survey training. Thereafter you will do two survey dives a day from Monday to Friday, and a recreational dive on Saturday. This might be a night dive or deep dive, all which will count towards your PADI Advanced qualification that you will gain by the end of the expedition.

One afternoon a week you will visit a local school to carry out marine conservation awareness sessions with the local children. These are fun and interactive sessions that include games and plays.

A vital conservation project in a paradise setting.

Highlights: Diving off one of the three largest barrier reefs in the world. All in a day's work!

Qualifications: Volunteers only require enthusiasm.

Cost in US$: From 3,300 USD

Salary / Pay: Free Expedition for Trainee.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A Greenforce volunteer is 17 or over, fit to dive with enthusiasm to spend time living outside their usual home comforts.

Age Range: Age 17 plus

This Program is open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Bahamas Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Gapforce's Mission Statement: We feel that with all of the air travel that is necessary to participate in our global projects it is right for us to take measures to balance out the CO2 that is produced. We have therefore taken the approved measures to ensure your Gapforce adventure is carbon neutral. We aim to have UK qualified medics or doctors on all our expeditions. We utilize BSI 8848; the provision of expeditions and adventurous activities outside the UK. We only have a positive impact on our environment. We also adhere to the Year Out Groups Code of Practice for Expeditions and are a part of the Foreign and Commonwealth Offices Know Before You Go campaign. We are an independent organisation with no corporate shareholders etc. We can therefore ensure your payment goes to where it's needed most: your project. Part of every allocation is specifically provided to help build the future of your selected community.

Year Founded: 1997