Travel Tree City/State: Praia do Forte, Bahia Country: BRAZIL Humpback Whale Conservation in Brazil REQUEST MORE INFORMATION »» Global Vision International 3 High Street St Albans Herts UNITED KINGDOM AL3 4ED Phone: 01727 250 250 www.gvi.co.uk Program description: Based in the beautiful area of Praia do Forte in Brazil, this project gives volunteers an opportunity to get involved in the long term conservation of the humpback whales.  With the option to join for 2 or 3 weeks, you will spend much of your time out on the sea (weather permitting) where you will be observing whales, collecting data on their behaviour, bio-acoustic monitoring and developing the picture identification library.  Volunteers also assist in the fields of environmental education and office based administrative tasks, including the entering of new data. General program information: Program open to: Everyone Age range: 18 - 65 Travel to site: Varies Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Varies No. in group: Maximum 3 plus staff Living arrangements on the program: Varies, Group living How long does the program last?: 2-4 weeks What are the dates of this program: Volunteer positions are only available during the whale season which is from July to November. There are no set arrival / departure dates. Please let GVI know on what date you wish to start. Benefits and advantages of the program: This is a great opportunity for people with a desire to work in marine / cetacean conservation to gain experience and assist in the long term conservation of hump back whales. Cost or price of this program: From 2 weeks: UK£900 / US$1665 Typical person for this program: There is no typical GVI volunteer. Languages required besides English: Portuguese Application process Involves: Visit the GVI website and apply on line, a member of GVI staff will contact you to ensure your place in the field. 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