2024 at Whale and Dolphin Conservation
from 1,600€
Iberian Orca Protection
Highlights
- Safeguard the Iberian Orca together with us (ca. 35 individuals are left and declared as critically endangered) on our 8 meter long vessel out at sea and in our land based surveillance activities
- Be part of a unique mission and deep dive into the world of the Iberian Orca in the Strait of Gibraltar
- Get insights and be part of whale and dolphin conservation and protection work
- Enjoy the amazing area of Costa de la Luz with breathtaking beaches, lots of outdoor activities and Vejer de la Frontera, as one of the most beautiful towns in Spain
- Get to know the spanish culture and the cheerful people of Andalucia
Especially suitable
About the program
The Save the Iberian Orca conservation project in Cádiz / Strait of Gibraltar needs motivated and determined volunteers to make a difference.
You will be part of our Cádiz crew with the main objective safeguarding and protect the Orca population of the Strait of Gibraltar.
What's the matter?
Beginning in 2020, the Iberian Orca, a subpopulation of Orcas (Orcinus orca), which is critically endangered according to the IUCN Red List (only ...
Typical day
Possible daily routine: Your day starts usually at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast or coffee/tea. Around 8:00 a.m. you will be either assigned to go out at sea with the crew of the surveillance boat leaving from the port of Barbate, or head out to our land-based surveillance activities on the coastline in ...
Free-time activities
Vejer de la Frontera is nominated as one of the most beautiful towns in Spain and situated in the province of Cadiz, 10 minutes away from the famous surf spot El Palmar and 35 minutes away from Cádiz. The area is characterized by its biodiversity in marine ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
The volunteer program is open from the 1st of April until the 31st of October each year subject to availability.
After landing at Seville or Jerez de la Frontera Airport, you can take a combination of bus and train (our team will guide you) to the train station of “San Fernando - Bahia Sur” on your own. Once arrived, one of our team members will pick you up and accompany you to the WeWhale Orca flat. The drive from San Fernando - Bahia Sur train station to the apartment in Vejer de la Frontera takes approximately 40 minutes. After you have reached the destination, you will first be shown the apartment, the village and the facilities. You will also be introduced to the team and the volunteers on site.
Program fees
Meet your organization
WeWhale
Agency - founded in 2021
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Coordinated by
Janek
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