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 $3300

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 Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Greenforce's Mission Statement: Greenforce a UK based international non profit organisation, working at the request of the host country and partners. Humanitarian aid, conservation, sports aid and marine conservation round the world for college credit. No experience required as full training provided. Work for and alongside the local partner in groups or individual placements.

Year Founded: 1997