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Country: MADAGASCAR
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| Frontier Conservation Expeditions |
50-52 Rivington Street
London
UNITED KINGDOM
EC2A 3QP
Phone: 020 7613 2422
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Program description: |
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You will be diving off the spectacular coastline of the exotic island of Madagascar, surveying reef fish, marine invertebrates, mangroves and coastal lagoons. You will conduct essential surveying of mangroves, bird populations and shark fisheries with local fishermen, in order to discover their reliance on the reefs and fish. Areas of coral require mapping, and through SCUBA surveys you will learn to accurately identify reef and commercial fish. Recording sightings of whales, dolphins, turtles and dugongs will also be part of your responsibilities.
The results from your investigations will supply vital information on the Madagascan coastline, to enable the sustainable management of natural resources in the region and the protection of the marine wildlife.
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: 17 and over
Travel to site: Varies
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Group
No. in group: 10-20
Living arrangements on the program: Tents/Rustic Accommodation, Group living
How long does the program last?: Various Durations
What are the dates of this program: Expeditions depart January, April, July and October
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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Gain a BTEC in Tropical Habitat Conservation.Participants for the full 10 week phase can qualify for an internationally-recognised vocational BTEC Advanced Diploma in Tropical Habitat Conservation. This is the equivalent of an A-Level and will be completed largely in the field.Written by Frontier and approved for certification by the awarding body Edexcel, the syllabus is built around the existing work programmes and methodologies. During your expedition you will cover environmental good practice; working effectively; monitoring and reporting on environmental change; and preparing, conducting and reporting on field surveys.
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Cost or price of this program: |
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4 weeks £1,500
8 weeks £2,300
10 weeks £2,500
20 week combinations from £3,600
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Typical person for this program: |
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Committed to conservation and up for a challenge.
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Application process Involves: |
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Application form and telephone interview. Apply online at www.frontier.ac.uk or contact us for an application pack.
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