Mexican Marine Conservation Expedition (SCUBA Advanced)

  Mexico

• Yucatan Peninsula: 
Tulum

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

Description: Improve your scuba diving skills and learn marine survey techniques when you join GVIs marine conservation expedition in the Mayan village of Mahahual. At this new biosphere reserve you will receive comprehensive training and increase your knowledge of marine habitats and conservation. Rescue Diver, Dive Master and PADI speciality courses are also available. Daily activities include coral and fish surveys and awareness projects in the local community. Expedition members are needed for 5, 10 and 15 weeks and internships are also available. This expedition follows on from the success of GVIs Marine Research Expedition in the Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve at Pez Maya and continues to support and assist the work of local non-profits including Amigos de Sian Kaan (ASK), the local state university of Quintana Roo (UQROO), and the National Commission for the Conservation of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP), as well as international NGOs and universities on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef Survey.

Highlights: Excellent training, beautiful location and great opportunity to work in an important and diverse biosphere reserve and be an active member of a research team. Food and accommodation, intro to TEFL, First Aid course and underwater photography course included in the price. Free Careers Abroad field work placement and job vacancy service for ALL former expedition members.

Qualifications: Expedition members for this expedition will need to be qualified to at least PADI Advanced Open Water or its equivalent; however GVIs comprehensive training programme will provide Expedition members with all the skills necessary for expedition life, such as marine survey techniques.

Cost in US$: From $2680 for 5 weeks

Pre-Departure:

- Full Colour Expedition Briefings via email
- It keeps changing so keep logged on for up-to-date project information. You can see pictures and videos of your expedition / project and view personal bios of the staff
- Field Reps: GVI has a great team of ex-Volunteers who are only to happy to talk about their personal experiences
- Open Days: Held regularly in London these offer a great opportunity to meet the GVI team and ex Volunteers
- Expedition / Project Field Manual
- Fundraising advice and support
- International Travel Assistance and Advice through our partnership with STA Travel
- Fully comprehensive and professional insurance services
- Discounted travel guidebooks
- Discounted Outdoor Equipment
- Discounted Medical Equipment and Services
- A variety of pre-departure training opportunities including free online wildlife courses and weekend teaching courses, all exclusively developed for GVI's projects and expeditions

In the Field:

- Pick up from the airport
- Welcome and Orientation session
- Food and Accommodation
- In country coordinators for every country where GVI operates
- 24 hour emergency phone line in the UK
- Fully comprehensive on site training, often including language classes
- Training materials
- The EKNO International Phone Card. Save up to 85% on telephone calls, get an email account and stay in touch when you are on the road
You will always have the full support of the GVI team at home and in the host country.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: There is no typical GVI volunteer! Expedition members come from all walks of life and have a passion for the outdoors.

Age Range: 18 - 65

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Mexico Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of Max 12 plus staff

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Vision International's Mission Statement: 2008 marks a decade of commitment from GVI to all volunteers and partners. Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded: 1998