This project aims to introduce you to marine and coastal environments:
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To show you how the bay and its resources are currently being managed.
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To introduce you to Marine Protected Areas (MPA) management perspectives.
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To give the you an understanding of the cultural diversity in the coastal community.
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To give consideration and practicalities in beach management and safety.
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To show you the importance of Carbon-neutral projects.
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To have an unforgettable experience "learning by doing" in one of the most beautiful outdoor classrooms in South Africa.
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Activities may include:
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Monitoring and cleaning beaches.
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Conducting research surveys.
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Tagging and monitoring fish species.
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Dissection of fish species for research purposes.
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Patrol boat trips to collect data.
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Collection of marine species for the Aquarium.
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Sea Kayaking.
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Learning about conservation and marine ecology.
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Diving (PADI certification is available at an additional cost).
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Dolphin and Whale watching.
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Overnight adventure in the bush.
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Teaching at a local crechê as well as community work at some of the other underprivileged schools and institutions..
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Learning about organic gardening.
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Accommodation
The project is situated along South Africa's famous
Garden Route, in one of the country's most fashionable
holiday resorts and beach-lover's paradise.
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Rooms to share in a beautiful beachfront house, it has four bedrooms.
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Two bathrooms with hot and cold running water.
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Kitchen, dining area.
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Living room complete with TV, pool table, and broadband internet access.
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There are laundry and maid facilities for the house.
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Included
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Accommodation.
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All meals.
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Transport within South Africa.
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Activities that form part of your program.
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Trips on whale watching boats - in season.
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Course literature.
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One leisure activity per week - see below.
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Not Included
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International flight costs.
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Use of telephone and fax.
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Travel Insurance.
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Excess baggage costs.
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Leisure time activities unless specified.
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Car Hire.
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Your time off
The working week on your Project is generally Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm depending on the activities of the day. Your weekends and evenings are therefore at your leisure.
Most activities require a signed indemnity form, so we recommend a minimum age of 18 for program participants.
Your leisure activities can include:
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Abseiling
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Scuba Diving
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Sky Diving
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Birds of Eden
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Diving courses
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Elephant Sanctuary
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Canoeing /Kayaking
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Monkey Land
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Horse Back Safaris
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Surfing lessons
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Tree Top Canopies
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Much much more.
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Please note: We will give you spending money that covers the cost of most outings (one per week). It also covers the cost of transport to and from the airport.
