Shark Conservation in Fiji
Are you passionately interested in marine biology and conservation and eager to get a closer look at the ocean’s apex predators? Consider this exciting two-week opportunity through Projects Abroad. No diving experience required!
“Our shark conservation volunteer project is perfect for adventurers and thrill-seekers with a passion for nature, marine life, and the outdoors.
If you’re interested in a career in marine conservation, working with sharks is a great fit for you. You’ll be working with and learn from some of the top minds in marine biology. You’ll gain practical, hands-on experience in marine conservation, which will add valuable skills to your CV. The program will also give you unique points to talk about in applications and interviews.
No experience? Don’t worry! You’ll receive full training in your first two weeks to gain your PADI Open Water Diver certificate. This Projects Abroad experience is thrilling but entirely safe. You’ll always be supervised by expert diving instructors from our highly respected dive partners, Beqa Adventure Divers. Their safety record on shark dives is 100%.”
How do I get started? Click here.
How do I expand this narrative arc?
Turn your research into a more robust project once you are back at home. Enlist a teacher to help with an independent study.
Fundraise in your local community for a shark conservation charity. Want to learn more? Download our PDF - Stand Out From The Pack - Campaign.
Sharks have many biological features that have become the inspiration for new technologies. Take what you have learned about sharks and turn it into a biomimetic solution to a climate change problem in the Biomimicry Institute Youth Design Challenge.
HOT TIP: Even if shark research is truly your passion there is a risk that your exotic trip to FIJI will be viewed by admissions officers as a “pay to play” endeavor. How do you overcome this presumption? Make sure that you connect your marine biology adventure with robust and authentic activities back at home. This is a great supplement to an existing interest, or a great spark for a new one. Just make sure that there’s something else related featured in your narrative arc!