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Canary Islands Marine Conservation Global Citizens

Explore the marine environment and culture of Tenerife as groups work to support whale and dolphin conservation projects.

Fieldwork hours10 - 20 hrs of fieldwork per week
Participant ratio1:8 staff to participant ratio
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Program information

Join GVI and discover Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands and a paradise of white sandy beaches, charming villages, and sweeping mountain views. Here participants will work as a team throughout their time in Tenerife. The exact roles and responsibilities will be discussed between the faculty leader and participants prior to departure and confirmed once participants have arrived in-country, with the spirit of teamwork remaining a strong focus.

Participants may interact with our potential partners the Atlantic Whale and Dolphin Foundation (AWdF), which promotes cetacean-based conservation through its research, education, and volunteer programs focused on sustainable ecotourism and whale watching. The AWdF has a long history of working with volunteers from many walks of life, and the mix of nationalities joining its programs in Tenerife adds to a unique cultural experience on the island.

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