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Join a team of international volunteers, and work on environmental protection projects. You will discover a rich biodiversity working for the protection of sea turtles : this species, severely threatened, nests on the island.
Like all of our programs for a gap year . If you are asking yourself “What to do during a gap year”, we have a solution. Join a team of international volunteers, and work on environmental protection projects to gain skills and experience in sustainable projects.
You will monitor the births of green and Hawksbill turtles, and collect a wealth of data (number of individuals, shell size, number of eggs, etc.) You will also help us with our shark research project -lemon , monitoring their population and its evolution. This species is still very little studied. You will also be responsible for collecting data on erosion phenomena, the reproduction of Coco , the salinity rate and the temperature in the mangroves , or birds .
– Lemon Sharks
In the Seychelels, the mangrove is a breeding ground for lemon sickle sharks. (Negaprion acutidens). Our team in the Seychelles captures then releases sharks in order to set them the collars essential to track and study their movements. At present, this species is poorly known, and we hope to arrive at a better knowledge of lemon sharks.
– Birds
Our local partner is currently conducting research on birds and the migration flows. We regularly carry out censuses and collect a lot of information.
– Coco
The Coco is an endemic species of the Seychelles. They are found only oin the Seychelles. Our teams study their development in order to determine their role.
– Mangrove
The mangrove in the Seychelles is one of the largest in the world. Our team conducts studies on hydrology, salinity and the impact of tides.
– Hawksbill Turtles
The Seychelles have the most important nesting sites of these turtles. During hatching season, we patrol beaches, collect data on turtles and tag females.
– Marine conservation program
In collaboration with the Seychelles National Park services, you may also be required to participate in education campaigns or various discovery activities.
In partnership with the Seychelles National Parks Association, volunteers help research giant tortoises and protect the ecosystems in the Seychelles.
Volunteers work 4.5 days a week, Monday to Friday. Weekends are free and allow volunteers to visit the island and do many activities such as scuba diving.
Giant tortoises were reintroduced to the Seychelles in the 1980s, as part of an environmental and species protection project. Over the past thirty years, pollution has developed and is now present throughout the island. Each year, we conduct a census of individuals and collect data important to understanding their growth and distribution.
In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, local NGOs and government agencies, you will participate in the following activities:
– Monitoring and data collection on coral reefs.
– Observations on the migration of whale sharks, invertebrates, turtles, plankton, etc.
– Train local partners on environmental research.
– Environmental awareness and education.
Don’t forget that the progress of these projects depends on the season and the priorities defined by our local collaborators.
You will monitor the births of green and Hawksbill turtles, and collect a wealth of data (number of individuals, shell size, number of eggs, etc.) You will also help us with our shark research project -lemon , monitoring their population and its evolution. This species is still very little studied. You will also be responsible for collecting data on erosion phenomena, the reproduction of Coco , the salinity rate and the temperature in the mangroves , or birds .
- Lemon Sharks
In the Seychelles, the mangrove is a breeding ground for lemon sickle sharks. (Negaprion acutidens). Our team in the Seychelles captures then releases sharks in order to set them the collars essential to track and study their movements. At present, this species is poorly known, and we hope to arrive at a better knowledge of lemon sharks.
- Birds
Our local partner is currently conducting research on birds and the migration flows. We regularly carry out censuses and collect a lot of information.
- Coco
The Coco is an endemic species of the Seychelles. They are found only oin the Seychelles. Our teams study their development in order to determine their role.
- Mangrove
The mangrove in the Seychelles is one of the largest in the world. Our team conducts studies on hydrology, salinity and the impact of tides.
- Hawksbill Turtles
The Seychelles have the most important nesting sites of these turtles. During hatching season, we patrol beaches, collect data on turtles and tag females.
- Marine conservation program
In collaboration with the Seychelles National Park services, you may also be required to participate in education campaigns or various discovery activities.
In partnership with the Seychelles National Parks Association, volunteers help research giant tortoises and protect the ecosystems in the Seychelles.
Volunteers work 4.5 days a week, Monday to Friday. Weekends are free and allow volunteers to visit the island and do many activities such as scuba diving.
Giant tortoises were reintroduced to the Seychelles in the 1980s, as part of an environmental and species protection project. Over the past thirty years, pollution has developed and is now present throughout the island. Each year, we conduct a census of individuals and collect data important to understanding their growth and distribution.
In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, local NGOs and government agencies, you will participate in the following activities:
- Monitoring and data collection on coral reefs.
- Observations on the migration of whale sharks, invertebrates, turtles, plankton, etc.
- Train local partners on environmental research.
- Environmental awareness and education.
Don't forget that the progress of these projects depends on the season and the priorities defined by our local collaborators.
Founded in 1997, our partner NGO coordinates projects all over the world.
It employs 150 permanent staff in its local branches, which have already welcomed more than 20,000 volunteers in the field. It works closely with local organisations on long-term projects. They work only under the supervision of the community leaders and at their request.
– Creating sustainable solutions to support self-sustaining communities.
– Ensuring access to clean water sources.
– Developing micro-enterprises around food, with a particular focus on education and agriculture.
– Supporting local schools with school supplies.
– Providing expertise and ideas on energy and electricity issues.
– Implementation of studies and educational programs on the marine environment.
Our partner organisation sits on the United Nations International Commission on Sustainable Tourism. All their initiatives and volunteer projects are led by experts in collaboration with the local population and national governments.
As a non-profit organisation, our conservation project is completely transparent. The volunteer contribution is used to cover the planning of projects on the reserve (reconnaissance, team recruitment and logistical support), direct field costs (transportation, lodging, staff meals) and finally to support the project itself. Without the physical and financial help of the volunteers, this project would not have been possible.
It employs 150 permanent staff in its local branches, which have already welcomed more than 20,000 volunteers in the field. It works closely with local organisations on long-term projects. They work only under the supervision of the community leaders and at their request.
- Creating sustainable solutions to support self-sustaining communities.
- Ensuring access to clean water sources.
- Developing micro-enterprises around food, with a particular focus on education and agriculture.
- Supporting local schools with school supplies.
- Providing expertise and ideas on energy and electricity issues.
- Implementation of studies and educational programs on the marine environment.
Our partner organisation sits on the United Nations International Commission on Sustainable Tourism. All their initiatives and volunteer projects are led by experts in collaboration with the local population and national governments.
As a non-profit organisation, our conservation project is completely transparent. The volunteer contribution is used to cover the planning of projects on the reserve (reconnaissance, team recruitment and logistical support), direct field costs (transportation, lodging, staff meals) and finally to support the project itself. Without the physical and financial help of the volunteers, this project would not have been possible.
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