Shark Conservation

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2 - 12 Wochen  ·  Alter 16 - 50+

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Highlights

  • This project is ideal for people who care deeply about marine life and want to learn more
  • Work alongside scientists to protect one of the most endangered marine animals on the planet
  • Learn how to safely feed, identify, and tag sharks in their natural marine habitat all whilst gaining a PADI diving qualification

Highlights

  • This project is ideal for people who care deeply about marine life and want to learn more
  • Work alongside scientists to protect one of the most endangered marine animals on the planet
  • Learn how to safely feed, identify, and tag sharks in their natural marine habitat all whilst gaining a PADI diving qualification
  • Live alongside like-minded volunteers in shared accommodation, exchanging stories and creating new memories that will last a lifetime
  • Combine your passion for underwater exploration and marine life with a greater purpose


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    Alter 16+
    Alleinreisend
    Pärchen

    Über das Programm

    Volunteer in Fiji to protect endangered sharks! Dive with sharks, collect data, and contribute to vital marine research.

    Embrace the Thrill of Shark Conservation in Fiji

    Are you passionate about marine conservation and eager to make a tangible impact? Join our Shark Conservation Project in Fiji, where you'll work alongside leading marine biologists and gain hands-on experience in protecting these magnificent ...

    Über das Programm

    Embrace the Thrill of Shark Conservation in Fiji

    Are you passionate about marine conservation and eager to make a tangible impact? Join our Shark Conservation Project in Fiji, where you'll work alongside leading marine biologists and gain hands-on experience in protecting these magnificent creatures.

    No Experience Necessary:

    Beginners will receive comprehensive training, including PADI Open Water certification, ensuring a safe and rewarding experience. 

    Contribute to Vital Research:

    • Collect data on shark behaviour, species diversity, and nursery habitats.
    • Assist with Baited Remote Underwater Videos (BRUVs) and shark tagging.
    • Contribute to global monitoring platforms like eShark and SharkBase.

    Protect Mangroves, Empower Communities:

    • Help nurture mangrove seedlings and replant them along the coast.
    • Engage with local communities through workshops and outreach programs.
    • Raise awareness about sustainable practices and marine conservation.

    Embark on an unforgettable adventure that combines thrilling dives with meaningful conservation work. Join us in Fiji and become a champion for sharks and the marine ecosystem they inhabit.


    Tagesablauf

    A typical day will run from 7 am to 4 pm, Sunday to Thursday. All of your activities will be supervised by trained local professionals, including qualified marine biologists.

    After breakfast, you’ll begin your project work. You’ll head out on a boat with our local staff and deploy two Baited ...

    Tagesablauf

    A typical day will run from 7 am to 4 pm, Sunday to Thursday. All of your activities will be supervised by trained local professionals, including qualified marine biologists.

    After breakfast, you’ll begin your project work. You’ll head out on a boat with our local staff and deploy two Baited Remote Underwater Videos (BRUVs). This is followed by a 90-minute scuba dive, monitoring and collecting data on the marine life you see. Our partner dive organization is at the forefront of shark protection in Fiji. 

    Then you’ll watch BRUV footage and record the species you see. You could also spend your afternoon teaching people in a nearby village about the importance of sharks in the ecosystem. This includes things like running an awareness workshop, teaching a class on recycling with schoolchildren, or attending a lecture on shark identification.

    You’ll also participate in workshops to learn more about Fijian life. You’ll learn how to cook local food, make ‘bilo’ - traditional coconut cups, or weave palm fronds.

    Over dinner, you can discuss the day’s adventures with other volunteers sharing this memorable experience with you. Your evenings will usually be free, giving you the opportunity to explore Fiji. Go trekking through the highland interior or attend a traditional festival. Alternatively, relax by the swimming pool, drinking kava, and watching the sun setting over the sea on this island paradise.


    Freizeitaktivitäten

    Experience the beauty of the South Pacific while volunteering with us in Fiji. This tropical island country has plenty of activities and must-see sights for you to enjoy in your free time.

    We can’t talk about Fiji without mentioning the beaches. With their soft, white sand and clear, blue seas, ...

    Freizeitaktivitäten

    Experience the beauty of the South Pacific while volunteering with us in Fiji. This tropical island country has plenty of activities and must-see sights for you to enjoy in your free time.

    We can’t talk about Fiji without mentioning the beaches. With their soft, white sand and clear, blue seas, they are the ideal place to relax and wind down after a day of volunteer work. With the beaches come a bunch of other exciting activities, like water sports and snorkeling.

    For a culture-rich experience, you can explore the bright, rainbow-colored Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple. You can also spend time wandering through art galleries or browsing through stunning handmade pottery in Nadi.

    The Kula Eco Park gives you the opportunity to see local plants and animals. For thrill-seekers, they also have a zipline going through the park!

    You can explore all these different sights on your own or with a group. With so many volunteers joining us in Fiji each year, you’re bound to make some new friends to travel with. 


    Voraussetzungen

    Voraussetzungen

    Mindestalter: 16 Jahre

    Um an diesem Programm teilzunehmen, musst du mindestens 16 Jahre alt sein.

    Sprachkenntnisse

    Du brauchst folgende Sprachkenntnisse: Englisch (Grundkenntnisse)

    Staatszugehörigkeit

    Es gibt keine Beschränkungen. Helfende Hände aus aller Welt sind willkommen.

    Andere Fähigkeiten

    Participants must be able to swim at least 200 metres.

    Arbeitszeiten

    Deine Hilfe wird an folgenden Tagen benötigt: Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Sonntag

    Leistungen

    Leistungen

    Dienstleistungen von Projects Abroad

    • Accommodation

    • Food (three meals a day)

    • Airport pick-up and drop-off

    • Full induction and orientation by an experienced staff member on arrival

    • Transport to and from your work placement

    • In-country support and 24-hour back-up from our team of full-time local staff

    • Emergency assistance from our international emergency response team

    • Project equipment

    • Training and workshops from our experienced local staff

    • Regular social events and community activities with other volunteers and interns

    • Access to our local office with internet connection

    • Free cultural awareness course pre-departure

    • PADI diving course and certification

    Abholung vom Flughafen Nadi International Airport

    A Projects Abroad staff member will be there to meet you when you first arrive at Nadi Airport (NAN). It’s only around a 15-minute drive to the centre of Nadi, where our office is based. The cost of your airport transfer is included in your initial project fee, so you don’t need to worry about extra expenses.

    From the airport, you will be taken by taxi to your host family home. You can relax here and unpack before being picked up again later to complete your induction. You’ll have your induction in the Projects Abroad office and around your local area (a time will be confirmed with the local staff once you arrive).

    If you’re going to be based at our Conservation Project in Pacific Harbour, then depending on the time of your arrival, you may stay the night in Nadi at a local host family. A member of staff will then collect you the following morning and put you on the bus to Suva.

    If you arrive on an earlier flight, then you will be put on the next available bus to Pacific Harbour. Our staff will meet you at the bus stop, and take you to your accommodation.

    Unterkunft

    You'll share accommodation with other Projects Abroad volunteers and interns during your stay in Pacific Harbour. 

    This is a great way to get to know your fellow volunteers and interns, share experiences, and explore your surroundings in your free time together.

    The accommodation is safe, clean, and comfortable. 

    Verpflegung

    Your fee include three meals a day

    Internetzugriff

    Gute Verbindung vor Ort

    Was ist NICHT inklusive?

    Was ist NICHT inklusive?

    Flugtickets

    Der nächstgelegene Flughafen ist Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi. Wir helfen dir günstige Flüge nach Fidschi zu finden. FINDE GÜNSTIGE FLÜGE

    Reiseversicherung

    Ins Ausland zu gehen ist ein Abenteuer, auf das man sich stets gut vorbereiten sollte. Plötzliche Krankheit oder Verletzung, Stornierung oder Diebstahl - eine Reiseversicherung für Fidschi bietet die nötige Sicherheit. ANGEBOT EINHOLEN

    Impfungen

    Bevor du deine Freiwilligenarbeit in Fidschi antrittst, solltest du dich noch einmal von deinem Arzt beraten lassen und deine erforderlichen Impfungen für Fidschi überprüfen. IMPFSCHUTZ ÜBERPRÜFEN

    Informationen zur Anreise

    You can work with sharks in Fiji all year-round, so you can join whenever it suits your schedule. You can volunteer for a minimum of two weeks, but we recommend staying longer to have an even greater impact.
    Verfügbarkeit
    Jan Feb Mär Apr Mai Jun Jul Aug Sep Okt Nov Dez

    Programmgebühren

    2 Wochen (Mindestaufenthalt) 3.285€
    3 Wochen 3.800€
    4 Wochen 4.315€
    5 Wochen 4.830€
    10 Wochen 7.405€
    12 Wochen (Maximaler Aufenthalt) 8.461€
    Durchschnittliche Gebühren 1.173€/Woche

    Programmgebühren

    1.173€ / Woche 2 - 12 Wochen Alter 16 - 50+

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    Dauer

    2 - 12 Wochen

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    Über die Organisation

    For over 30 years, Projects Abroad has been the world's leading provider of international volunteer programs, internships, and life-changing travel experiences.

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    For over 30 years, Projects Abroad has been the world's leading provider of international volunteer programs, internships, and life-changing travel experiences.  

    We connect passionate individuals with impactful projects that contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, fostering a better future for all.

    Why Choose Projects Abroad?

    • Impactful projects: Make a real difference in communities worldwide while gaining valuable skills and experience.
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    • Trusted provider: Over 130,000 participants have trusted us with their transformative journeys.
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    Join Projects Abroad and embark on a transformative adventure that will broaden your horizons, deepen your understanding of the world, and empower you to create lasting change.

    207 Bewertungen · rating5

    Adriano Cantelmi rating5

    2020 at Shark Conservation

    I loved the trip we had to Suva with Nafice on the weekend where we went on a tour around the city and then went to the waterfalls. I loved the tagging trip we had with Mili. We didnt catch any sharks but the trip itself was so much fun. We watched the sun set and saw a bandit sea snake. The ...
    Amber Gasparini rating5

    2018 at Shark Conservation

    Learning about diving and being about to learn about the research being done and how we are helping to improve it was my favorite part. I loved the workshops and learning about why we do that we do. ..
    Monserrat Gerardo rating5

    2018 at Shark Conservation

    Living in the village and being surrounded by the friendliest people. Everywhere you walk, people say Bula. Sharks are pretty cool too. Kokoda runs through my veins now. ..
    Annika Tietze rating5

    2018 at Shark Conservation

    Google Translator: Diving was one of the best things about my stay in Fiji. Most dives have seen a shark and Fiji is simply an ideal place to dive. I've seen both sharks and dolphins here. The fact that we are allowed to be in Fiji is something special. The people I met here are also unique and ...
    Alexandra Cronholm rating4.8

    2018 at Shark Conservation

    Google Translator: Dive with sharks, tag sharks, plant mangrove plants, survey dives, enter the data we noted during survey dives and help in local villages. Basically, most of what we did was fun, and the less fun things we did with music. The best thing about the project was that I felt part of ...
    Phoebe Coupland rating5

    2020 at Medical Intern

    The most enjoyable experience in Nepal was the Chitwan safari on one of our leisure activities that went for the weekend. In CMC hosptial working in maternity and the operation theatre, we had the amazing experience of being able to watch a lot of babies being ...

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