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Seychelles Wildlife Conservation Short-Term Internship (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Mahe, Seychelles
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Calendar Year, Fall, J-Term, Jan Term, Janterm, May Term, Semester, Spring, Summer, Summer I, Summer II, Summer III, Summer IV, Trimester, Winter
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  • Program Sponsor: GVI 
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Seychelles Wildlife Conservation Short-Term Internship

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Boost your professional diving or marine conservation career when you join an internship in the stunning Seychelles. Get your PADI Divemaster qualification and marine ecosystem training, then put those skills to use when you participate in vital marine research expeditions.
 
PROGRAM FOCUS
 
If you are looking to learn more about conservation, contribute to a meaningful project and spend some time in an incredible location, you don't have to look any further. You'll receive comprehensive training and mentorship, giving you the opportunity to learn skills in a wide range of activities to impact your future career.

You could be working with critically endangered sea turtles which nest on the island; studying nesting success in hawksbill and green turtles, collecting data such as tag numbers, carapace (shell) measurements and number of eggs laid or carrying out nest excavations to measure hatching success. Or, you could be helping us track down sicklefin lemon shark pups for our catch-and-release project, gathering population and growth rate information on this understudied species.

Or, get involved with recording the rate of coastal erosion with our beach profiling surveys, collecting growth and reproductive data for the endemic and unique Coco de Mer palm tree, assisting in our annual census of the island's Aldabra giant tortoise population and keeping tabs on the growth rates of hatchlings and juvenile tortoises in the nursery.

Our monitoring program and work schedules change seasonally; which projects are available will depend on the time of year you visit - speak to our team for further details. As an intern, you'll be on rotation between the different projects which gives you the opportunity to really make a difference in a variety of different ways while at the same time giving you a broad range of professional skills and experience for your future career.

The internship encourages participants to develop their own ideas and introduce new aspects to help further their contribution to the conservation of an incredible species. Interns will be given specific leadership responsibilities as well as weekly assignments and evaluation from their mentors, who will monitor their progress throughout their stay at the hub.

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Volunteer in the Seychelles with GVI and discover a country famed for its endemic flora and fauna, unspoiled beaches and beautiful coral reefs!
We operate two bases in the inner granitic islands, both within National Marine Parks next to stunning palm-fringed beaches and forested areas.
 
On the island of Mahe we run critical marine conservation projects where you can get trained from PADI Advanced up to a Divemaster.
 
Get involved in our terrestrial conservation programs on Curieuse Island. It’s surrounding waters are rich in wildlife, making it the perfect setting for your conservation adventure with a difference. The paradise of Seychelles is the ideal location for your next volunteer trip!
 
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
 
  • Living in one of the most visually stunning countries in the world, and working alongside local partners
  • Gaining unbeatable practical field experience, skills and qualifications which will help you to boost your future career, whether it be in conservation or not.
  • If staying 8 weeks or longer you will complete your Biological Survey Techniques training and qualification.
  • Experience the island's amazing wildlife: watch as a female hawkbill turtle crawls out of the sea to lay her eggs, help sea turtle hatchlings in their journey to the sea or release a baby shark after collecting valuable measurements.
  • Snorkeling in crystal clear waters alongside coral, fish, turtles, eagle-rays and reef sharks, and spotting dolphins from the boat.
  • Earn your GVI ILM Leadership Development certificate, a qualification recognised by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)
  • Experiencing breathtaking sunsets, making lifelong friends and having an amazing and unique adventure amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.
 
If applying for this program to obtain credit from an institution, GVI can supply learning outcomes and support in the application.
 
For more information, check out our video //https://youtu.be/OW8dYhZ5Oo8