from 4,345€
Marine Conservation and PADI Training Expedition
Highlights
- Explore dive sites among the tropical islands of Seychelles and experience incredible local marine megafauna like turtles, sharks, rays and dolphins.
- Contribute to ongoing environmental projects that address critical challenges aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- Help monitor coral reefs, assess bleaching, coral growth, and engage in invertebrate, fish, seagrass, shark and megafauna surveys.
- Join local conservation partners and qualified professionals to ensure your efforts are ethical, meaningful and sustainable.
- Identify species and conduct surveys that contribute to data collection efforts and help build an inventory of marine species in Seychelles.
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About the program
Gain your PADI Advanced dive certification and work alongside esteemed partners such as the Seychelles National Parks Authority on critical marine conservation efforts.
Earn your PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI Reef Ecosystem Diver (RESD) Specialty certifications while making a real impact on marine conservation. Your research will provide valuable data for local government initiatives, focusing on coral reefs, fish and invertebrates.
With plenty of time spent ...
Typical day
Free-time activities
Takamaka rum distillery: Check out the rum distillery at Pointe Au Sel for a taste of local flavours. Nearby, you can also visit a tea plantation and a village showcasing local crafts.
- Victoria City: Dive into the diverse culture of Seychelles in Victoria, ...
Requirements
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Details on arrival
2024
- 09 Nov 2024
- 23 Nov 2024
- 07 Dec 2024
- 04 Jan 2025
- 18 Jan 2025
- 01 Feb 2025
- 15 Feb 2025
- 01 Mar 2025
- 15 Mar 2025
- 29 Mar 2025
- 12 Apr 2025
- 26 Apr 2025
- 10 May 2025
- 24 May 2025
- 07 Jun 2025
- 21 Jun 2025
- 05 Jul 2025
- 19 Jul 2025
- 02 Aug 2025
- 16 Aug 2025
- 30 Aug 2025
- 13 Sep 2025
- 27 Sep 2025
- 11 Oct 2025
- 25 Oct 2025
- 08 Nov 2025
- 22 Nov 2025
- 06 Dec 2025
- 21 Dec 2025
Program fees
Meet your organization
GVI
Agency - founded in 1998
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Bianca
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