Conservation Projects - Royal Sea Sanctuary

Activities : Conservation / Study / Research / Animals
Company : Global Xperience
Country : Thailand
Region : Chanthaburi
Duration : 2 weeks to 52 weeks

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Calling all budding environmentalists, those wanting to save Planet Earth, or those simply wishing to enjoy the environment and all it has to offer.

Save Thailand's beautiful marine heritage. This is an important and dynamic environmental project that will entitle you to work in some of the most exquisite coastal areas on the planet. You will get involved in a range of significant marine conservation initiatives that are dedicated to preserving the ocean and its residents. One of the most important aspects is teaching the local communities about sustainable development and conservation.

Projects may include keeping records of sea animals, guiding tourists, helping out with English teaching and translation, reforestation and research. There is much to fascinate you in your free time. This area has a thriving gem and precious stone industry and you will admire the quality of sapphires and rubys mined here. For shopping there are many local villages and towns where you can buy traditional Thai arts and crafts.

There are also cultural sites to tour: visit Notre Dame Cathedral the largest Roman Catholic church in Thailand built by Vietnamese refugees. Other historical sites include Buddhist temples, war ruins and monuments to monarchs and leaders of days gone by such as Taksin Maharat.

FAST FACTS

In developing countries, 90 per cent of sewage and 70 per cent of industrial wastes are dumped untreated into surface water, and 1.1 billion people do not have access to clean water.

Climate change is expected to have major impacts on water supply. Between 2.3 and 3.2 billion people could experience a degradation in conditions of at least 10 per cent by 2050.

350 million people directly depend on forests for survival.

Over the last 20 years, 300 million hectares of tropical have been cleared for plantations, agriculture, pasture, mining, or urban development. Over the next 25 years, a further 250-300 million hectares are likely to be lost in this way.

75 per cent of the world's population depends primarily on traditional medicines, many of which are gathered from the wild.

WHY JOIN THESE PROGRAMMES?

- To help conserve our planet?s resources
- To educate others about the importance of conservation
- To truly make a difference to preserving the environment and its habitats
- To give back to the environment that has supported you throughout your life
- For a rewarding, life altering experience

Apply

info@globalxperience.com

http://www.globalxperience.com/programmes/programme_overview.php?pk_programme_id=124

Tel : 0800 881 88 88

Web : http://www.globalxperience.com