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Citizen science missions - eco-volunteering
WHAT IS ECO-VOLUNTEERING?
Eco-volunteering is a form of solidarity-based and participatory engagement that allows individuals to contribute, both personally and financially, to a project dedicated to biodiversity conservation. It involves dedicating one’s time and energy to concrete actions in research, protection, and conservation carried out directly in the field.
A unique experience! Each mission is intentionally limited to 4 participants in order to ensure an intimate setting, personalized guidance, and total immersion in the heart of the action.
HUMPBACK WHALES IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC
ENDANGERED ACCORDING TO IUCN
The humpback whales of French Polynesia are no longer considered endangered as they were in the 1960s. However, the population in the South Pacific is still classified as “endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
In this context, the Oceania association, operating under an agreement with DIREN, works daily to improve knowledge and develop projects aimed at protecting this iconic species of French Polynesia.
COMMITTED TO WHALE CONSERVATION IN THE SANCTUARY
For the 2026 season, the Oceania association is launching 2 eco-volunteer missions to recruit support from the general public and enable everyone to get involved in the preservation of humpback whales.
8 days with the team
2 islands visited
4 volunteers / mission
1 young Polynesian sponsored / mission
