Seychelles - Scuba Dive for Research and Conservation

Spend your days exploring the underwater world of the Seychelles! Scuba dive with whale sharks and learn about coral reefs, sea turtles, and other marine life as you collect data and contribute towards marine conservation.

About the Project

Volunteers on this project will work closely with partners on marine conservation projects, providing the local government with information on the coral reefs, behavior and nesting patterns of sea turtles, and the migration patterns of whale sharks, the worlds largest fish.

While participating in this project volunteers learn how to identify many species of tropical fish and coral, while scuba diving amongst deserted tropical islands. PADI Advanced and PADI Coral Reef Research Diver training are provided, as well as the opportunity for many other diving courses. Volunteers will undergo intensive training on this project to master the ability to perform scuba dives with the purpose of performing scientific research as well as intensive marine education to learn how to carry out marine surveys, all without disturbing the environment.

Volunteer Work and Contribution

The work volunteers do on this project contributes to the development of local awareness and environmental education programs. Volunteers will be assigned to a study focusing on either fish or coral during their stay on the project. Duties as a volunteer may include:

• Coral reef monitoring
• Weekly surveys of plankton
• Invertebrate fish monitoring
• Weekly scuba dives to record in-water turtle behavior

Apply now to get started on the adventure of a lifetime!