Mozambique Whale Shark Conservation

Mozambique Whale Shark Conservation

Trip code: MOWS

Volunteers will be asked to monitor the condition of coral and the indicator fish species for research that will greatly benefit the marine area as a whole. In the breeding season of the local turtle species, volunteers may also be involved in nest activity monitoring.


Location:

Beach village of Tofo, on Inhambane Peninsula - Southern Mozambique.

Duration & Price:
from £1,499.00.
Accommodation:

Comfortable beach cottage in walking distance of dive school and research base.

Meals:

All meals are all included. Volunteers prepare meals on rotation.

Dates:

2012: 2nd Jan, 6th Feb, 5th Mar, 2nd Apr, 7th May, 4th Jun, 2nd Jul, 6th Aug, 3rd Sep, 1st Oct, 5th Nov

Voluntary Work

The project aims to propose recommendations for the improvement of conservation by monitoring the whale shark numbers in the area as well as their behaviours and to possibly also monitor manta rays and loggerhead turtle activity, especially when nesting.

The project also looks into the condition of coral reefs. As a volunteer you will be involved in helping to conserve the marine biodiversity of the area through diving, beach walking, boat surveys and swims along the coastline around Tofo.

Here are a few of the main activities you will be involved in:

  • Dive Course - complete your internationally recognised PADI scuba certification
  • Reef Transect dives - record coral conditions, indicator species and benthic cover whilst diving along transects above the reef
  • Monitoring manta rays and loggerhead turtles
  • Beach walks
  • Boat Surveys - travelling out to sea by boat to locate and photograph whale sharks, estimate numbers and record their location
  • Dolphin Observation - locate pods and photograph individual dorsal fins
  • Awareness and Education - raise awareness amongst local communities about marine conservation and develop materials for use in education

What’s Included in the Programme

  • All accommodation throughout your programme
  • All meals
  • Orientation upon arrival
  • PADI Open Water course (or advanced course, or research dives for an equivalent value)
  • Transfer to and from Inhambane airport to Tofo
  • Use of project equipment
  • Project activities including boat launches for whale shark snorkelling and research dives
  • Full support and assistance from the project coordinator
  • 24-hour support number and contact for emergencies

What’s Not Included in the Programme

  • Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement
  • All flights
  • Telephone, internet, extra food and drinks, weekend activities
  • Visas

Prices and Durations

Mozambique Marine Research & Whale Shark Conservation - 2 weeks £1,499
Mozambique Marine Research & Whale Shark Conservation - 3 weeks £1,799
Mozambique Marine Research & Whale Shark Conservation - 4 weeks £2,049
Mozambique Marine Research & Whale Shark Conservation - 6 weeks £2,599

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