Conservation of Whale & Dolphin Populations

Join this ethical whale and dolphin conservation based in Tenerife, Canary Islands which is around 3-5 hours away from most big cities in Europe. 

This project aims to raise awareness around unsustainable tourism practices that pose a threat on the 20-28 species of dolphin and whale species in the area.

A big portion of your project is spent educating tourists on ethical watching tours, taking photographs and recording numbers and behaviors of the whale and dolphins, beach cleans and documenting any environmental impacts that may affect overall health of marine life in the area. 

All data collected is used by local organizations to make important decisions about whether there is a need for environmental policies to protect the wild and marine life.

This program includes an optional marine conservation online courses which must be completed in order to obtain a certificate offered in partnership with the University of Richmond in the United States.

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Participants are expected to remain flexible as project work changes based on weather as well as needs of our project partners.

Estimated Schedule:

5 or 6am: Wake up call

6 - 10 am: Data collection

12pm: Lunch

1pm - 4pm:  Data collection/beach clean

6pm: Dinner

9pm: Bed Time

By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities.

These side trips are not included in the program fee but are highly recommended:

• La Lagua

• Macizo De Anaga Biosphere Reserve

• Recreational Diving or Snorkeling

• Beaches

• Teide National Park

The possibilities are endless!

We also now include cultural/local experiences. These experiences will take place once every 4 weeks.  

These activities may include: 

• Learn how to make delicious Canarian dishes
  
• Visit Tenerife's first port built in the 15th century
  
• Stargaze and learn the constellations from a professional astronomical guide
  
• Bike down an active volcano in Teide National Park
  
• Start the day kayaking and snorkelling 
  
• Explore magical micro-climates and laurel forests
  
• Catch a cable car up an active volcano
  
• Visit Christopher Columbus's last port of call and step back in time