Fiji Volunteer Marine conservation (Scuba diving) 6 weeks program

This program is for or 18-35 year olds, for both those with and those without Diving experience.

This excellent program combines the very best of Fijian Diving, Culture and volunteering on a marine conservation project.

The first phase is getting your PADI or SSI certification in Open Water, Advanced Diver or Rescue diver. You will also become immersed in Fijian culture while staying at a traditional Fijian village.

The second phase is very important.  You become part of a team to develop a 'Marine Protection Area' (MPA). Traditionally Fijian villages set aside taboo areas of no fishing. This allowed marine life to develop and flourish. This is an integral part of the subsistence way of life.

We wish to develop such an area (MPA). First we need to survey the reef, and do fish count to see what is currently there. Then after it has been designated a MPA we need to continue survey and fish counting to ascertain how it is developing. Working closely with the local villages we can then prove its worth, and promote the further development of a MPA. So you will be actively involved while diving a pristine area, in reef surveying, fish counts, and also later the development of 'fish houses' from dead coral to promote the return of even more fish life. This project is extremely important to the long term sustainability of the Fijian way of life.

Finally its time to relax and perfect your Fijian golden tan as you stay on the Coral coast (we often use the' Beach house', famous as being the site for the ITV program 'Love Island'.

For more information about Fiji Volunteer marine conservation project please visit  www.diving-fiji.com

Program 2 Dive Master Internship

6 weeks: limited availability. For divers wishing to become a Dive professional. Take the PADI or SSI divemaster certification, as you learn the ropes in a top resort dive centre.

Take the plunge and make the  first splash in your dive career and become a PADI Divemaster. Working closely with our PADI Instructor, you'll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities by training you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers

For more information on the Divemaster internship please visit www.diving-fiji.com/divemaster.htm  

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