Gili Shark Conservation
Why choose Gili Shark Conservation?
The Gili Shark Conservation Project is an award-winning conservation and data collection program and the first of its kind in the Gili Islands in Indonesia. The goal of our shark research project is not just to raise awareness for shark- and marine conservation but also to assist the local community and help the Gilis to become a plastic-free paradise! We are always looking for enthusiastic peo...
The Gili Shark Conservation Project is an award-winning conservation and data collection program and the first of its kind in the Gili Islands in Indonesia. The goal of our shark research project is not just to raise awareness for shark- and marine conservation but also to assist the local community and help the Gilis to become a plastic-free paradise! We are always looking for enthusiastic people who want to live in paradise and make a difference. Help the sharks and the community of Gili Air by giving your time and love. You don’t need to be a shark expert or a diver to join our project, however, a passion and commitment to marine conservation are important. We appreciate all the unique skills that you can bring to our project and welcome people from every corner of the world. Duri...
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Gili Shark Conservation Reviews
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Room for improvement
by: Aubrey McAllister - United StatesProgram: Gili Shark Conservation Project in IndonesiaI appreciated the opportunity to improve my diving skills and not only learn more about marine conservation efforts but also put this all into practice. There’s a lot of potential in this program but I do think administratively there needs to be some improvements. Having to go to another location to make payments on my last day was stressful and then having miscommunicated charges afterwards was also annoying. I think they’d benefit from a dedicated admin staff. “Down” time was also a bi...
It was fin-tastic!!
by: Laura Dolman - NetherlandsProgram: Gili Shark Conservation Project in IndonesiaI had a fin-tastic time at gili shark conservation! And learnt so much from the volunteer project about nature conservation and diving. Interacting with nature with respect. Loved meeting animals during dives and like minded people during the project.
Amazing Experience at Beautiful Gili Air!
by: Monica Santos - BrazilProgram: Gili Shark Conservation Project in IndonesiaI cannot recommend this project enough! I only wish I could go back in time and book more time to spend at Gili Shark Conservation <3 It has truly been an experience of a lifetime. I've arrived with no diving experience and never having been to Indonesia. Firstly, the project volunteers, managers and all others involved make you feel quickly at home at the beautiful GSC HQ. I've stayed in the shared rooms and they are super clean, comfy and aesthetic-looking. You truly feel at paradise. At HQ...
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Interviews
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Andre Saputra
Interviewed in 2019
Andre Saputra’s interest in science started at an early age and led him to major in geology and later get his master’s degree in marine science. Both ...
Andre Saputra
Interviewed in 2019
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I started to travel as soon as I finished high school. I had a big interest in learning other cultures and languages outside of Indonesia. I decided to go around South-East Asia. I learned that although our nations are next to each other, we have different cultures. From that trip, I started to respect other cultures and human behavior.
Katon
Interviewed in 2021
Katon works for the Gili Shark Conservation Project as a marine research assistant and instructor. Prior to working for the research team, Katon worke...
Katon
Interviewed in 2021
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I’ve changed in a few different ways since I started working with the Shark Team. First of all, I don't see the ocean as I used to. It's not only a place to dive and have fun; the ocean means way more to my eyes now.
Zara Ellis
Interviewed in 2021
Zara is the diving instructor at Oceans5 Dive Resort, which is also a partner of the Gili Shark Conservation. She is the author of both the PADI Scien...
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