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Marine Mammal Research and Conservation

Project name:

Watamu Marine Association

Project purpose:

Dolphin, whale, dugong, marine mammal conservation

Project activities:

  • community awareness

  • data collection/analysis

  • scuba diving

  • teaching

Marine

Kenya

Africa

Forest
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Weekly cost (approx USD):

$

500

Direct benefits you gain:

  • cultural integration

  • data/statistical skills

  • field research skills

  • report writing

  • remote scenic location

  • marketing/social media

Noteworthy conservation points:

  • contributes to environmental policy

  • development goals (supporting local community)

  • publishes work

  • publishes peer-reviewed science

Wild Sun Rescue Center

Accommodation:

Accommodation is independent and self catering or all inclusive at partner marine research accommodation centre with marine and terrestrial scientists. All accommodation is based in the protected marine park of Watamu on the Kenya coast
Facilities include ensuite rooms or cottages with access to cooking facilities. All inclusive options include three Swahili style meals per day. WIFI in available at the offices and accommodation.

When does the project run?

all year, exact projects vary seasonally

Facilities:

accommodation independent, OPTIONAL food included, wifi.

How long can I stay?

1 month

Requirements:

Minimum age 18, University student or graduate or profesional volunteer. Independent and self-motivated individual.

Details of the day-to-day life on the project:

To advance uderstanding of marine mammal species in our Kenyan water, through public participation and consistent research, developing ecotourism and economic potentials, and fostering conservation values for the mutual benefit of coastal communities and for the health of marine mammal populations.

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