Diving project and data collection in Fiji

MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN FIJI

Fiji is an archipelago of 300 tropical, paradisiacal islands in the heart of the Pacific Ocean. White sand beaches, rows of palm trees, and unforgettable scuba diving experiences await.

With over 4,000 square meters of coral and 1,500 marine species, marine environmental protection projects have become essential to preserve the balance weakened by tourism and commercial activities. For this reason, our partner organization is affiliated with local community research. It shares information with the Fiji Research for Development Institute, among other organizations.

All their initiatives and volunteer projects are led by experts in collaboration with the local population and the government. Fiji is a leader in ecotourism. Their goal is to make their marine and terrestrial environments an example of a sustainable ecosystem.

During a volunteer period in Fiji, you will have the opportunity to contribute to sustainable development while exploring the islands, beaches, and hidden bays for an unforgettable diving experience.

INTERN TASKS ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS

Please note: This mission involves a significant amount of scuba diving, so volunteers must either complete PADI training on-site or be certified to participate in the mission.

THE FOLLOWING RESEARCH PRIORITIES ARE:

• Collecting data on fish specimens.
• Mapping coral and mangrove habitats.
• Developing environmental education in local schools.
• Developing best practices for protecting the marine and terrestrial environment on Caqalai Island.

THE PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES IS:

Depending on the volunteers' diving abilities, they will be required to identify invertebrates, fish, or corals.

Once trained, volunteers will learn some survival skills to become a member of the data collection team based at Moturiki Waters.

Depending on weather conditions, our goal is to have volunteers dive once or twice a day (5 days a week). In addition to diving, there will be other activities, including training sessions, marine debris collection, and environmental education.