UK (22 Mar 2004) -- Global Vision International (GVI) is searching for volunteers to join its diving expedition to study the ecosystem of coral reefs in Dahab, Egypt. Volunteers will explore Dahab on the Sinai peninsular and explore the unique reef ecosystem for at least two weeks starting May 2004. Dahab sits on a premium reef habitat as close as five up to 50 metres off-shore making it a remarkable location for divers. But tourism has taken its toll on the reef. Volunteers will monitor the coastline through extensive scuba diving surveys and assess the effects of tourism on the surrounding area working under the guidelines of the National Parks of Egypt. Priority will be given to volunteers who are qualified PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent. GVI will accept and train beginners and divers with PADI Open Water. There are also limited opportunities for non-diving participants to take part in snorkelling surveys. Volunteer divers will have access to remote diving sites that most recreational divers will not visit, sometimes they are only accessible by camel. | | Most of the volunteers' time will be spent diving on the coral reef, identifying data on turtle, fish and coral species, at the same time monitoring crown of thorn starfish occurrences. The reef is known for its diversity of animal life and coral, and whale sharks were spotted several times last year. Volunteers will also experience life alongside the last remaining Bedouins in the ancient quarter of Assala. GVI is a UK-based organization providing volunteer opportunities in the fields environmental research and conservation. SOURCE - CDNN NewsWire |
