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Fiji Dive, Marine Conservation and Culture Fiji, the stunning islands of the south Pacific, known as the ‘friendly islands’, are a tropical paradise. You can help, and improve this amazing underwater environment by volunteering in a Marine conservation project. The hospitality of the Fijians is renowned worldwide . No where else will you feel so welcomed, safe and totally at ease. In this largely untouched part of the world, life is still relaxed, there is no word for hurry, instead you follow the fantastic philosophy of ‘Fijian time’. Everywhere you will be met with a wide happy smile. ‘Bula (welcome’) will be everywhere, here it is not a word but a way of life. You can help Fiji keep its fantastic culture and marine resources. Join us in Fiji, to Scuba Dive, volunteer in an important marine conservation project, become immersed in a wonderful Fijian culture, and experience this amazing paradise.
You are based near Savusavu on the Northern
Fijian island of Vanua Levu, Savusavu is known as the ‘hidden paradise’ of Fiji. There are Four programs to choose from |
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Gap Dive Certification, Volunteer Marine
Conservation and Fijian Culture: This excellent program is highly recommended and combines the very best of Fijian Diving, Culture and volunteering on a marine conservation project The first phase is getting your PADI or SSI certification in Open Water, Advanced Diver or Rescue diver. You will also become immersed in Fijian culture while staying at a traditional Fijian village. Then learn about marine conservation and help while diving in an important marine conservation project. finally its time to relax and perfect your Fijian golden tan as you stay on the Coral coast (we often use the' Beach house', famous as being the site for the ITV program 'Love Island'. more on Volunteer diving conservation |
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Gap Dive Master internship , and Fijian Culture: 6 weeks: limited availability. For divers wishing to become a Dive professional. Take the PADI or SSI divemaster certification, as you learn the ropes in a top resort dive centre. Take the plunge and make the first splash in your dive career and become a PADI Divemaster. Working closely with our PADI Instructor, you'll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities by training you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. more on Dive Master internship |
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Diving package with optional Marine Biology: 1, 2 or 3 weeks. Staying at a stunning 4 star luxury resort (accompanying non diving person program is also available), dive the top spots that Fiji is famous world wide for, with both a top Dive centre, and the option of an accompanying marine scientist. more Diving with Koro Sun Dive Centre gives you the opportunity to discover some of the best of the majestic underwater world of Fiji. Only with Koro Sun can you explore the very best of Fijis diving, at both the Namena Marine Reserve and also the Somosomo Straits. With an abundance of exotic fish life and soft and hard corals, when you dive with us you will discover why Fiji is known as the soft Coral capital of the world! more on Diving packages |
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Marine conservation internship: 6 weeks: You will live with a Fijian family for a minimum of three weeks while conducting a reef study, assisting in the dive shop, and learning about Fijian cultural practices. From the fourth week you may choose to either remain in the village, or move to a nearby eco-tourism resort and commute to the village and reef for further study. more on marine conservation internships |
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