Coral Reef Research Expeditions to the Seychelles and
Overseas Career Opportunities in the field
Your students can gain valuable fieldwork experience working as part of a
Global Vision International research expedition during their summer
vacation or after their studies. GVI are seeking expedition members with
skills in marine / biological sciences to participate in scuba diving
surveys and marine conservation projects in the Seychelles. Please share
this information with your students (and fellow lecturers).
Expedition members are needed for periods of 5, 10 and 15 weeks to join
the GVI marine research team on the island Mahe to assist with the local
partner’s priority biological study and conservation programmes throughout
the islands of the Seychelles. Activities include coral reef research,
whale shark migration surveys, turtle nesting research, plankton sampling
and in-water turtle surveys among others.
GVI works closely with a number of organisations including:
• Nature Protection Trust of the Seychelles (NPTS)
• Local government Marine Parks
• Ministry of Environment
• Island Development Company (IDC)
• Marine Conservation Society of the Seychelles (MCSS)
• International NGOs and universities.
Further details are outlined on the relevant webpage at
http://www.gvi.co.uk/pages/ProjectDetail.asp?expedition=57 or can be
requested by contacting GVI directly.
I can also supply further information in the form of:
• Detailed expedition brief
• Talks and presentations given by project staff and ex-expedition
members.
• Bi-monthly open days held at London Zoo.
Global Vision International
Global Vision International promotes sustainable development through
research, education and direct financial support with the creation of
global partnerships across the world. With an international network in 20
countries worldwide GVI supports many of the world’s most critical
conservation and humanitarian projects. For more information about GVI
visit www.gvi.co.uk
Career Opportunities in the field
GVI offers a large range of jobs, internships and other exciting field
work placements in the fields of education, research, environmental
management and wildlife research alongside its partner organizations in
countries across the world. More details can be seen on
http://www.careersabroad.co.uk
Please feel free to add this link to your university careers webpage.
I hope that you can help our work in the Seychelles by assisting us in our
search for high quality expedition members. If you have any further
questions please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
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