Conservation Shark Volunteer Project in Ecuador
Ecuador
- Quito:
Quito
- All Other Regions of Ecuador:
Manta,
Canoa,
Montanita,
Puerto Lopez,
Rural Areas
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Description:
Since shark populations are diminishing around the world, this program's objective is to obtain data about shark landings in an artisanal fishery port. Collecting this information is very useful towards a population assessment of sharks and rays in Ecuador's coastal waters. Artisanal fishery ports must be visited everyday in order to learn how to identify sharks and how to obtain different types of data. In addition, going out with the fisherman has the same importance for understanding local fishing activities. The objective is to understand where, how and what are the local residents are fishing. Currently, such fishing information is very limited for Ecuador's coastal waters, which makes shark conservation very difficult. Volunteers will join the crews of these small local vessels, and will be equipped with a GPS, Cell phone, VHF radio, waterproof clothes, and many data sheets. A permanent supervisor will coordinate this activity at all times.
Highlights:
Eco Volunteer UP Foundation is a non-profit organization which is recognized legally by Ecuadorian Government. We offer volunteers real immersion in the various Ecuadorian ecosystems, and real opportunities for learning and sharing the Ecuadorian cultures, costumes and traditions.
Cost in US$: US$ 450 per month
Cost Include Description:
* Accommodation in a volunteers house in Puerto López (shared bedrooms, water, and kitchen)
* 3 meals per day (in restaurants or in the volunteer house)
* Volunteer certificate
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- animal welfare
- biological research
- childcare/children
- conservation
- eco-tourism
- education
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- natural resources
- organizational development
- parks
- research
- restoration
- sea turtle protection
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- teaching
- technical assistance
- veterinary
- volunteering
- water
- wildlife surveying
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This Program is open to
American,
Asian,
Australian,
Canadian,
European,
Kiwi
and South African
Participants.
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Eco Volunteer UP Foundation's Mission Statement: Eco Volunteer UP Foundation is a non-profit organization which is recognized legally by Ecuadorian Government.
The volunteer programs give support through volunteers to the many worthy programs, such as vulnerable orphanages, institutes for children with disabilities, street children, and local indigenous communities. The volunteer programs are located in and around Quito, the capital of Ecuador. Program locations include the cloud forest and its communities close to Quito, the Ecuadorian Amazon, the Galapagos Islands, and other important places around Ecuador.
We offer volunteers real immersion in the various Ecuadorian ecosystems, and real opportunities for learning and sharing the Ecuadorian cultures, costumes and traditions.
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