Marine Biology Survey Techniques Course in Mexico

  Mexico

• Yucatan Peninsula: 
Tulum

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Visit our website for upcoming start dates

Description: This GVI program provides a unique qualification that will allow you to study whilst living and researching the coral reefs of the Caribbean Sea in Mexico. You can gain this BTEC on a 5 or 10 week expedition through which you will learn the techniques behind supervising biological surveys. The BTEC is a level 3 Advanced Certificate that should leave you confident to plan and manage safe and efficient survey teams in the field. Units include: Survey Techniques, Managing Risk, Target Species Identification, Expedition Logistics and Community Relations.

Gain a BTEC qualification that could open up doors of opportunity and immerse yourself in a truly remote tropical paradise, one of the world's only remaining truly pristine environments, living in a beautiful part of a different country. Experience a new culture, foods and way of life; learning about the Mesoamerican coral reef and how to identify the wildlife it supports; participating in monitoring dives that explore different sites along the coast; seeing mega-fauna such as dolphins, sharks and manatees; snorkeling in cenotes or waterways; searching the beach at night for turtles laying eggs; joining in with community programs; teaching English and raising the environmental awareness of the local community; and joining fun-dives including a PADI photography specialty course.

Highlights:
- Gain a BTEC
- Do 1 or 2 dives per day, weather dependent
- Improve your diving abilities
- Learn about the Mesoamerican coral reef
- Gain coral and invertebrate identification skills
- Learn a variety of marine survey techniques
- Collect data on fish, coral and other benthos
- Venture into the surrounding villages and meet the locals
- Explore nearby Mayan ruins
- Learn some basic Spanish

Cost in US$: From USD 5,490 for 10 weeks

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Mexico Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Vision International's Mission Statement: Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded: 1998