Volunteer in Dolphin Research and Tropical Marine Conservation
- Tanzania
- Zanzibar
About Program
Join us in our dolphin and marine conservation initiatives as you uncover the mesmerizing tropical bliss of Zanzibar! Your significant contribution as a volunteer will make an impact on the dolphin tourism sustainability. You will take part in monitoring human-dolphin interactions and promoting ethical dolphin tours to ensure the safety of these intelligent creatures during man and boat encounters.
Marine life has such an important economic value to the local communities of Zanzibar and by protecting it we can build for a more sustainable future for both wildlife and the people of Zanzibar. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on the survival of a fragile marine ecosystem while living footsteps from the warm India Ocean.
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Program Highlights
- Monitor dolphins in their natural habitat and study the impact of tourism on their behaviour
- Snorkel in beautiful coral reefs whilst collecting vital coral bleaching data
- Swim with dolphins in an ethical way whilst promoting responsible dolphin tourism
- Teach enthusiastic conservation club students and inspire them to look after their environment
- Interact with the local community, learn Swahili, and live in one of the most beautiful places in the world
Program Impact
Dolphins:
As a volunteer, you’ll go out to sea daily to search for pods of dolphins and collect valuable data. We work with the local government to monitor human-dolphin interactions, and research dolphin behaviour, abundance and distribution to help formulate ethical policies to regulate dolphin tourism for the benefit of both the dolphins and the communities that rely on them for income.
Coral Monitoring:
You’ll spend time snorkelling in the warm waters collecting vital data on coral reef health, including the progression or regression of coral bleaching on the surface area of the reef, as well as the identification of coral species, and monitoring of tourist activities.
Conservation Awareness and Education:
Education is a vital part of conservation. You will help educate local school children the importance of their natural environment, how to look after it and how to sustainably utilize their marine resources in a fun and engaging manner at an after school club.
