In this month’s issue:

· Project of the month
· Born Free Challenge 2009
· Flight prices are crashing down
· Philippa Daykin’s trip to SA

Project of the month
Our featured project this month is our new Tiger Shark project! The project has only been set up recently and we have already had lots of interest from people keen to dive, cage less, with these fascinating creatures as well as assisting with marine research in the local area.

Volunteer projects at the research centre last for three weeks and also offer you the opportunity to experience Durban and the surrounding area. With its beautiful beaches and legendary surf, makes Durban one of Africa’s best destination for surfers, swimmers and body boarders. Durban is also home to Africa’s largest marine park and offers a fantastic variety of cultures, as well as a buzzing nightlife.

The tiger shark is one of the oceans top predators and to get the chance to dive alongside without the safety of a cage is a once in a lifetime experience for even the most fearless of people.

The course was set up by Dr Matt Dicken and Blue Wilderness Dive Expeditions, to research into the movement and behaviour of these extraordinary creatures and is fast becoming one of our most hands on projects.

Here is a testimonial from our UK team coordinator who recently visited the location:

“It really is the most exciting marine apex predator projects in the world and I now feel far more confident in sending students out to this project. I was extremely well looked after by the coordinators, the accommodation is stunning and I will definitely do it again on my next trip.”