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City/State: Yadua Island - Vanua Levu |
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Country: FIJI
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| Greenforce |
11 - 15 Betterton Street
London
UNITED KINGDOM
WC2H 9BP
Phone: +44 20 7470 8888
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Program description: |
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Greenforce is working with the National Trust for Fiji on a survey of the fisheries surrounding the remote island of Yadua. The local community is based on subsistence fishing of their ancestral waters. Greenforce is working with them to develop a sustainable fisheries plan and the designation of one or more marine protected areas (MPAs).
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: 18 years +
Travel to site: Independent Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Group
No. in group: 16
Living arrangements on the program: Tents/Rustic Accommodation, Group living
How long does the program last?: 1-3 Months
What are the dates of this program: 4 expeditions a year for 10 weeks each. Departing in January, April, July and October.
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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Greenforce Expeditions give you the skills to live and work in remote locations. The Fiji expedition involves SCUBA diving on some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world. No previous experience is necessary as all training, including dive instruction, is included.
Whether choosing conservation as a career or undertaking wildlife work to gain other skills or experience to enhance your CV and employability, knowing you’ve done something positive to help preserve the environment will give you a sense of satisfaction to last a lifetime and beyond. Going on a Greenforce project is excellent fun with the serious feel-good factor!
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Cost or price of this program: |
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£2,900 for 10 weeks.
The price includes insurance, accommodation, food, specialist equipment, in country transportation and visas but does not include international flights
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Application process Involves: |
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Please download and complete the online application form from http://www.greenforce.org
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