Island Biodiversity Surveying Citizen Science Project in Seychelles
Have the adventure of a lifetime while contributing to sustainable conservation management.
Durations:Â 2 - 12 weeks
35 hrs of fieldwork per week
1:6 staff to participant ratio
Includes GVI ExperiencesBook with confidence
Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
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.
Everyone’s invited. Get up to 80% of your program fees covered.
GVI Foundation Grants are now available for conservation programs abroad. Up to CADÂ 10,000 based on your motivation and circumstances. Apply by 31 Oct.
Book with confidence
Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
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
Visit the Mission Ruins at Venn's Town
Paddleboard across the bay
Hike through lush forests and across rocky plateaus
Explore the ocean at night with a dive/snorkel
Discover rare and endemic species of plants
Swim at a secret beach
Go fishing with local fishers
Learn to cook traditional Seychellois Creole dishes
Visit the Mission Ruins at Venn's Town
Paddleboard across the bay
Hike through lush forests and across rocky plateaus
Explore the ocean at night with a dive/snorkel
Discover rare and endemic species of plants
Swim at a secret beach
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.
