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Earthwatch Institute (Europe)
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| Address |
Prama House, 267 Banbury Rd, Oxford, OX2 7HT
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| Telephone no. |
01865 318838
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| Fax no. |
01865 318831
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| E-mail address |
vp@earthwatch.org.uk
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| Web site |
www.earthwatch.org/europe
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| Contact |
Volunteer department
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| Activities |
Earthwatch is an international conservation organisation that supports over 140 scientific research projects in ecosystems as diverse as the Jamacia's ocean and Iceland's glacial mountains.
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| Purpose |
Earthwatch's mission is to engage people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. The results of our fieldwork on land and in the sea have included the discovery of hundreds of new species, the creation of numerous new national parks and the collection of data leading to better-informed conservation decisions.
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| What do customers do |
On an Earthwatch expedition you can expect: wonder, sweat, camaraderie, blisters, discovery, dirt, exhiliration and a sense of purpose! Our expeditions are not tours - they are ongoing research projects. For example, on our Jamaican Coral Reef project you will assist scientists by learning to identify 11 species of large coral while underwater, as well as many other colorful coral reef denizens, and to measure and film them. This project requires volunteers to have a basic SCUBA qualification. No other training or experience is needed for any of our other projects. Other popular marine expeditions that include snorkelling are: studying Manatees in Belize, Sharks in Madagascar and Turtles in the Bahamas.
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| What sort of people |
Earthwatch volunteers are a fascinating and extremely diverse group of people of all ages. All share a similar spirit of interest and excitement when it comes to conservation.
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| Cost: |
Costs vary from £235 to about £2,000. For example, our Jamaican Coral Reef expedition costs £1,550 (excl flights). Most trips last about 2 weeks. For more details visit our website or phone our volunteer department. |
| Where do you operate |
We support over 140 projects on six of the seven continents ... so too many places to mention here! |
| Other information |
Jamaica's Coral Reefs is our most popular diving project. Costa Rican Octopuses is a brand new project that is looking for divers to help gather information about these fascinating creatures.
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| Last up-dated |
21.10.04 |
