City/State: Yucatan Peninsular Country: MEXICO Mexican Marine Conservation Expedition 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: Use and improve your scuba diving skills while learning marine survey techniques when you join GVI’s marine conservation expedition located just north of the Mayan village of Mahahual. Receive comprehensive training at this new center and increase your knowledge of marine habitats and conservation techniques. Rescue Diver, Dive Master and PADI specialty courses are also available. Participate in activities such as coral and fish monitoring surveys, turtle nesting surveys, and work with scientists at the field research center. You can also take part in environmental awareness projects in the local community. *How this program makes a difference* GVI works alongside local partners in Punta Gruesa as well as with the University of Quintana Roo, to develop policies to combat the rapid coastal development of the area. GVI’s research, and the results obtained from the data recorded, help to shape policy in the management of this region’s fringing reefs and the vital mangrove and wetland areas that border it. Highlights     Do 1 or 2 dives per day, weather dependant     Improve your diving abilities     Learn about the Mesoamerican coral reef     Gain coral and invertebrate identification skills     Learn a variety of marine survey techniques     Collect data on fish, coral and other benthos     Venture into the surrounding villages and meet the locals     Explore nearby Mayan ruins     Learn some basic Spanish General program information: Program open to: Everyone Age range: 18 - 65 Travel to site: Varies Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Group No. in group: 12 plus staff Living arrangements on the program: Group living How long does the program last?: 1-3 Months What are the dates of this program: Expeditions depart throughout the year, visit our website for upcoming start dates. Benefits and advantages of the program: To participate in this unique GVI expedition you must already be qualified to PADI Open Water or equivalent. The following are additional qualifications you can receive on this expedition: * PADI Dive Qualifications GVI provides an exceptional standard of training in many internationally recognized qualifications. Included in this expedition are PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, the PADI specialty course in underwater photography, and the PADI Coral Reef Researcher specialty. You also have the option of doing Divemaster and Rescue Diver including Emergency First Response Certification for an additional fee paid to the local dive school. * College Credit Colleges throughout North America have granted college credit for this GVI Expedition. Consult the College Credit page in the Resources section of the GVI website for more information. * Internships and Field Work By participating in a 10 week expedition you will be eligible to apply for an Internship or Job working in the field with GVI. Cost or price of this program: From £1375 / US$2750  for 5 weeks Typical person for this program: There is no typical volunteer! All expedition members must be enthusiastic, interested in conservation and prepared to work in a team. Qualifications required: No previous diving experience, marine survey or foreign language skills are required as GVI run a comprehensive training programme designed to give Expedition members all the skills necessary for expedition life. Expedition members must be able to pass a medical examination to prove they are physically fit to dive, although there are also limited opportunities for you to attend as non diving participants if circumstances dictate.  All Expedition members will have to complete a swim test on arrival at the expedition base (unaided 200m surface swim followed by a 10 min float, and a 300m swim with snorkel, mask and fins followed by a 10 min float, both in the open sea environment).  Everyone must be able to work as part of a team and have a strong interest in wildlife and conservation.  Participants must also be very enthusiastic, adventurous, have a good sense of humour and be respectful of the host country's environment and cultures. Application process Involves: Visit our website and apply on line, a member of GVI staff will contact you to ensure your place in the field. 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