Location: Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Félicité island
Start Date: 1st October, 2026
Duration: 6 months
Stipend: $500 per month + accommodation and meals
Requirements: Fluent in spoken and written English and Seychellois Creole, strong swimmer and snorkeler, resourceful, diligent and creative individual.
Application Deadline: 14th September, 2026
Discover the fascinating world of sea turtle conservation through ORP’s Sea Turtle Nesting Season Internship Programme, delivered in partnership with Six Senses Zil Pasyon on Félicité Island.
This six-month educational internship is designed to provide young Seychellois with mentorship in different aspects of sea turtle and ocean conservation through the work of the Olive Ridley Project (ORP). You will gain hands-on field experience, develop a strong understanding of sea turtle biology as well as research, and learn what it takes to protect sea turtles and their habitats.
Our goal is to provide individuals beginning their conservation careers with meaningful, firsthand professional experience, helping them build the knowledge, practical skills and confidence they need to grow in the field.
Please note that you must be at least 18 years of age, have the legal right to live and work in the Seychelles, and be fluent in Seychellois Creole and English to be considered for this internship.
Main responsibilities
You will assist the on-site sea turtle biologist in:
- Monitoring and collecting data on sea turtle nests (mostly from critically endangered hawksbills)
- Studying threats to nests, including crab predation
- Population research of wild sea turtles through snorkelling and potentially diving
- Managing data and maintaining databases
- Conducting and developing educational activities for guests and communities
- Supporting report-writing and digital communications
Each intern is expected to deliver a self-generated project based on their area of interest whilst working with ORP. The project is an opportunity for the interns to apply their knowledge creatively, take initiative and contribute to problem-solving.
What you will learn as a sea turtle nesting season intern
Through this six-month programme, you will develop practical skills in sea turtle research, data collection, and conservation outreach. You will receive tutorials and lessons in:
- Sea turtle biology and ecology
- Threats to sea turtles
- Sea turtle conservation practices
- Public speaking and community engagement
- Social media and digital communication
Essential requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Legal right to live and work in the Seychelles
- Fluent in English and Seychellois Creole
- Strong swimming and snorkelling skills
- Desirable: experience in freediving and data collection
Join Us
If you are passionate about the ocean and curious to explore a career in sea turtle conservation, this internship offers a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real difference for the natural world.
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