Global Vision International

GVI is a non-political, non-religious organisation, which through its alliance with aid-reliant organisations throughout the world provides opportunities to volunteers to fill a critical void in the fields of environmental research, conservation, education and community development. To date over 5000 volunteers have joined projects resulting in the direct financial support of over UK£2,500,000 / US $4,000,000.

GVI’s marine research and conservation expeditions support some of the most pristine as well as the most threatened underwater environments in the world. Join GVI scientific research personnel, local project staff and teams of international participants to offer critical support to our world’s marine eco systems. Highlights include unparalleled field experience, dramatic locations, underwater surveys and marine mammal projects

Online Dive Blogs:

Marine Conservation Expedition in Mexico: http://www.gvimexico.blogspot.com

Marine Conservation Expedition in The Seychelles: http://gviseychelles.blogspot.com/

Affiliation:

PADI

Training Level:

up to Dive Master

Boat Description:

In Mexico GVI's dive boats range in length from 24 - 28 feet and are open runabout style powered by tiller steered outboard 50 hp motors. The boats take 6 - 7 divers with full kit.

In the Seychelles, GVI's dive boat is a 8.2 metre Laure catamaran with two 115hp Yamaha’s on the back it takes ten divers comfortably.

All boats carry full safety equipment including O2 kits, radios, flares and first aid kits.

Sites Visited:

In Mexico all GVI's dive sites are coral reef although some training does take place in freshwater cenotes.

In the Seychelles GVI's dive sites are mainly Granitic sites with coral encrusting. No wall diving and most of our dives are conducted at 10 to 18 metre’s.

Facilities:

• Own Boat(s)
• Gear Service

• Showers
• Own accommodation