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Whale Conservation Research Project in Mozambique

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Get the chance to witness one of the world’s majestic species—humpback whales! Join us in Tofo for 2 to 4 weeks in this volunteer program, which involves helping out in globally recognized and industry-leading research. Participate in frequent excursions out to sea and assist a research team in collecting data, especially movement patterns, behaviors, population, and pod structures. Thousands of ...

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Program Highlights

Spend your free time enjoying a broad range of activities: learning to surf, exploring the coast, or simply watching the daily sunset show.

Engage with and learn from world-leading conservationists and researchers.

Experience riding a traditional dhow boat during sea expeditions.

Stay in a beachfront volunteer house, on the stunning southern coast of Mozambique, and ‘braai’ under the stars.

Immerse yourself in the culture of Tofo while teaching children the importance of understanding and caring for the marine ecosystem.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Mozambique
Availability
Year(s) Offered2024, 2025Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
Cost Per Week$1250-1500
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Biological Research
  • Conservation
  • Environment
  • Marine Conservation
  • Wildlife
Guidelines:
  • American
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Belgian
  • British
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Awards

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Program Details

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Locations

  • Mozambique

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Biological Research
  • Conservation
  • Environment

Availability

Years Offered: 2024, 2025

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Belgian

Cost per week

$1250-1500

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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Get the chance to witness one of the world’s majestic species—humpback whales! Join us in Tofo for 2 to 4 weeks in this volunteer program, which involves helping out in globally recognized and industry-leading research. Participate in frequent excursions out to sea and assist a research team in collecting data, especially movement patterns, behaviors, population, and pod structures. Thousands of humpback whales visit the area from July to September to mate, give birth, and lactate their calves until they gain the strength to migrate back to Antarctica. While volunteering, you will become involved in every aspect of research and learn to transform scientific data into real solutions for marine conservation and protection. You will also attend talks on related topics such as whale biology...

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