Marine Conservation in Mozambique

Marine Conservation in Mozambique

Marine Conservation in Mozambique

The goal of the marine conservation project in Mozambique is the long-term protection of marine life forms in the area. In cooperation with other biological marine research stations and the natural history museum of Mozambique, the following work will be completed:

• Statistical and behavioural studies of whale sharks and manta rays,
• Protection of sea turtle clutches,
• Study of breeding patterns,
• Surveillance of the development and possible changes to the strip of land along the coast and of the coral reefs.

Marine conservation project: Activities

As a volunteer in the marine conservation project in Mozambique, you will be an active part of the daily work of the project. Just as your data-collection activities on land will include walking along the beach and patrolling certain areas, to study the water, you will be swimming, diving, or in a boat! You will be in charge of exciting marine conservation responsibilities such as:

• Diving to the reefs,
• Snorkelling with whale sharks,
• Photographing animals for identification purposes,

and also less spectacular routine work, such as,  

• Cooking,
• Repair and cleaning work at the project and in the beach house.

Finally, marine conservation volunteers in Mozambique are also responsible for informing the local public about the challenges of protecting the local environment, and about the local ecosystem, especially whale sharks and manta rays.

Volunteers in the marine conservation project in Mozambique usually work in two shifts, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and then for two more hours in the afternoon.