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To protect Andros Island (home to the third largest barrier reef in the world) from unplanned tourism, Greenforce is working with the Bahamas National Trust to create marine parks and 'no take zones'.

Your help is urgently required to assist with this vital marine conservation work.

Greenforce was invited out to the Bahamas by the Bahamas National Trust to undertake the first long-term survey of the Andros Island reef, the third longest barrier reef in the world. In conjunction with the Andros Conservancy and Trust and friendship with the people of South Blanket Sound, Greenforce established its first camp in October 2001.

We will train you to PADI Open Water, then PADI Advanced and also Emergency First Response. You learn to dive within the protection of the reef, in crystal clear water - so much more enjoyable than a swimming pool! Following this the science team will take over, instructing you how to identify and assess the marine life and reef related patterns. Management of the parks is still in the planning stages. As such, the data is treated as baseline or control information upon which future decisions will rely and lead to the design of sustainable monitoring programmes.

The project's findings are also used to support community projects such as fortnightly work with a local primary school and community newsletters, both of which are encouraged in order to raise

For more information contact Lisa on lisamills@gapforce.org or on 020 7384 3343

Duration

2 to 10 weeks

Start Dates

2010:
19th January
13th April
13th July
5th October

2011:
18th January
12th April
5th July
4th October

Costs / Benefits

2 weeks £1200
3 weeks £1400
4 weeks £1700
5 weeks £1900
6 weeks £2200
7 weeks £2300
8 weeks £2400
9 weeks £2500
10 weeks £2500

Includes:
Airport pick up
Scientific training
PADI dive training
All accommodation, meals and transport in country.
Up to 11 dives a week.

Requirements

No requirements as all training will be provided