FREEDIVING & SCIENCE
"6 days between freediving and science"
Description :
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During this trip, you will be able to learn and improve your freediving skills with Guillaume, while immersing yourself in the daily life of a scientific program dedicated to the whale shark with Stella Diamant from the Madagascar Whale Shark Project (MWSP).
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Stella is the founder of the MWSP scientific project which started in 2016. MWSP is a program dedicated to the whale shark whose three key aspects are: research, conservation and awareness.
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Places are limited (8 people maximum)
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Availability :
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From 02/11/24 to 09/11/24 (2 spots left)
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Highlights :
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Small group (8 people maximum)
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5 days at sea doing exploration, rope training and looking for whale sharks
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Presentations and scientific expertise by a marine biologist
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Freediving coaching by a certified instructor
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Possibility to get SSI certifications
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Access conditions :
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Be comfortable in snorkeling and be able to swim 200 meters with flippers
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Be able to spend several hours on a boat in open water
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18 years old minimum
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Freediving insurance (DAN, Lafont or other)
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Desire to learn or progress in freediving (training on rope and exploration)
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Interest in scientific research and whale shark protection
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