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Divers for Reef Check expedition in Burma/Myanmar

Volunteer opportunity

Volunteer opportunity posted by: ECoSwiss - Europe Conservation Switzerland

Posted on: December 24, 2012

Volunteer Opportunity description

We are looking for volunteers who are certified divers and passionate for nature conservation, to join our Reef Check expedition in the Mergui Archipelago.

This expeditions is part of our wider programme, the Mergui Archipelago Biodiversity Research programme (MABR) aiming to promote protection and conservation in Burma/Myanmar.

Activities:

  • Up to 3 dives per day including 1-2 Reef Check surveys in unusual dive sites and additional recreational dives (day & night). Coral reef surveys include identification of substrate, fish & invertebrates
  • Wherever possible, manta tow surveys for coral distribution mapping and estimation of coverage of different ecosystems
  • Theory classes on Reef Check methodology and marine biology
  • Entry and evaluation of collected data on board. These data are submitted to the global database

Visit our site for all the infos; www.ecoswiss.org

How to apply

Fill the online application form on ECoSwiss site; www.ecoswiss.org

Location

Pulo Buda, Tanintharyi, Myanmar

Details

Skills needed
diving certificate, excellent buoyancy
Appropriate for
Groups
Extra details
Fee required
Training provided
International volunteer options
International volunteers welcome
Housing available
Language/cultural support available
Keywords
coral, diving, Reef Check, sea, fish, Myanmar, Burma
Owner's areas of focus
marine biology, data collection, Animals, Volunteering, nature conservation, research, Environment, Research and science

Time Commitment

Duration
Less than 3 months
Time commitment
Full time (30-40 hours/week)
Times of day
Mornings
Afternoons
Evenings
Days of week
Weekdays
Weekends
Schedule
Fixed schedule
Start and end dates
10 - 19 April 2013

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