Marine Conservation Research Fellowship in Tenerife

Carry out research on pilot whales, dolphins and marine ecosystems.

Durations: 4 - 12 weeks
Fieldwork hours45 hrs of fieldwork per week
Participant ratio1:6 staff to participant ratio
GVI experiencesIncludes GVI Experiences
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Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.

Program information

Travel to the Canary Islands and carry out practical research where you’ll monitor pilot whales and dolphins and Tenerife’s marine ecosystem. In this program you’ll contribute to sustainable tourism practices and a larger international understanding of changing marine ecosystems. The data you collect can be used for your individual research project, dissertation or for ongoing research projects.

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 make delicious Canarian dishes
Learn to make delicious Canarian dishes
Tour Old Town Tenerife's 15th century port
Tour Old Town Tenerife's 15th century port
Learn about the our galaxy
Learn about the our galaxy
Camp in Teide National Park
Camp in Teide National Park
Kayak and snorkel in paradise
Kayak and snorkel in paradise
Hike prehistorical micro-climates and laurel forests
Hike prehistorical micro-climates and laurel forests
Cable car up an active volcano
Cable car up an active volcano
Explore an ancient tropical forest
Explore an ancient tropical forest
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