Island Biodiversity Surveying Citizen Science Project in Seychelles

Have the adventure of a lifetime while contributing to sustainable conservation management.

Durations: 2 - 12 weeks
Fieldwork hours35 hrs of fieldwork per week
Participant ratio1:6 staff to participant ratio
GVI experiencesIncludes GVI Experiences
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Program information

Participate in ongoing citizen science data collection projects and learn scientific techniques for conducting biodiversity surveys across the beautiful island of Mahe. Seychelles is home to several unique and threatened marine species, including hawksbill and green sea turtles, and several other marine megafauna, bird and reptile species, all of which are the focus of intensive conservation research efforts.

Included in your program, at no extra cost.

Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.

Offered once a month, expand your adventure with GVI Experiences. These are just some of the activities offered on your program!
Learn to cook traditional Seychellois Creole dishes
Learn to cook traditional Seychellois Creole dishes
Visit the Mission Ruins at Venn's Town
Visit the Mission Ruins at Venn's Town
Paddleboard across the bay
Paddleboard across the bay
Hike through lush forests and across rocky plateaus
Hike through lush forests and across rocky plateaus
Explore the ocean at night with a dive/snorkel
Explore the ocean at night with a dive/snorkel
Discover rare and endemic species of plants
Discover rare and endemic species of plants
Swim at a secret beach
Swim at a secret beach
Go fishing with local fishers
Go fishing with local fishers
Connect with our alumni
Want to connect with some of our past participants about their adventures? Get in touch with hundreds of friendly ambassadors all over the world who would be more than happy to answer any questions.

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