Welcome to GVI's community, marine and environmental Conservation programmes blog where you can keep up to date with all the happenings and information from our work in Mexico.
GVI is a non-political, non-religious organisation, which through its alliance with over 150 project partners in over 30 countries, provides opportunities for volunteers to fill a critical void in the fields of environmental research, conservation, education and community development.
Facts and figures
150 GVI TEFL Certificates awarded to volunteers
Over 1100 English certificates awarded to Tulum citizens
Construction and management of the 1st recycling centre in Tulum
Over 900 non-specialists volunteers trained in basic baseline data under the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System Sinoptic Monitoring Programme
Over 50 Scholarships awarded to local and national biologists under the Natioanal Scholarship Programme
iNaturalist is an initiative working with IUCN and other international organizations trying to breach the gap between science and society. It can be used in mobile devises (ipad/iphone) and normal computers. Click here to enter the data and check out what other people have been registering around the area!
We are very excited to announce the launch of the GVI Membership! It will give you unprecedented access to discounted spots on a range of GVI programs, updated every single month, at up to 40% off!
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One of GVI main objectives is to increase local capacity in all places where we have expeditions and projects. One way of doing this is through our National Scholarship Programme that awards two scholarships to national fellows to participate in in country expeditions and gain knowledge and skills to strenght their professional or academic development.
As part of this programme we have awarded so far more than 50 Scholarships in Mexico. Here is the diary extract of one of our National participants. Roberto Osorio.
A great challenge to start 2014! This is not a normal race here you will overcome your fears, have fun while fund raising for our local partners! Click in the picture to go to the fund raising page & to learn more about Xplor bravest race!
Help the planet! Help our cause!
This is an excellent opportunity for USA and Canadian citizens to recycle electronics and help our Charitable trust projects! Click in the banner to find out how!
GVI Mexico Fundraising challenges historical:
Half marathon Riviera maya! ne more time a team of staff, volunteers and local partners succesfully ran 5, 10 or 21 kilometres raising funds for this two amazing projects! Marine conservation including turtles and children development in Playa del Carmen
Minichallenge: Solidaridad race!
This summer staff and volunteers ran this minimarathon to fund raise for the community programs in Playa del Carmen & to continue building the recycling centre in Punta Allen. To see the impact of this effort & support by donation please click on the image
Mayathlon- a very alternative triathlon
This year a team of enthusiastic & brave volunteers and staff participated on a Mayan triathlon to continue raising funds for good causes!! Click in the image to learn more about it!
Mexico minichallenge: Eco-marathon Riviera Maya- 28th October 2012 click on the logo to know more about it!
The Mayan challenge in the Yucatan Peninsula !
Our volunteers and staff cycle 150 kms throughout the Yucatan Peninsula visiting different cenotes (sink holes) and mayan towns while fund raising for the Punta Allen recycling centre!
Enjoy the photos from our 1st Mayan Wilderness Challenge in Sian ka'an biosphere Reserve
Pues escribo mas que nada para agradecerte. Ya no tuve la oportunidad de decirte en persona la gran experiencia que tuve en estos meses pero te lo digo ahora, este viaje fue una verdadera inyección de vida y aprendí mas de lo que me hubiera imaginado, de verdad. Síganle invirtiendo tiempo y esfuerzo a este gran proyecto y contagien de conciencia a mas personas como lo hicieron conmigo. Muchas gracias por todo, espero nos volvamos a ver pronto. Juan Pablo U.P
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Just in from the field...
Jaguar footprints on base!
For the last three days volunteers and staff in Pez Maya have found Jaguar footprints on base and on the beach! ...how cool is that!!!
Manateees!
This morning (31st July, 2012) volunteers and staff in Pez Maya saw 2 manatees swimming, while diving! This was a rare encounter as it is really strange to see them around! Specially to see two! Of course everybody is super excited!!
Lion fish hunt
Jim Scarborough, one of our staff members had caught three lion fishes in one dive and has disected them to cook and eat! Yummi!!
Baby deer in Punta Gruesa road
Just last week coming back from Punta Gruesa base to Mahahual town, two volunteers and two staff members saw a baby deer just by the road. First we thought it was a dog but when we approached it our eyes couldn't believe it was a baby deer that quickly made its way back to the forest!! In the sea we have gotten to sea many creatures but in the road is rather uncommon these type of sights!! So exciting!!!
Baby Crocodile in Punta Gruesa road
After spending 4 days in Punta Gruesa, Mahahual for the GVI staff training workshop, our 2 Field volunteer coordinators, Mo and Olly, together with Danny and Cynthia from Regional Office were heading out from Uvero Road when they saw from afar what seemed to be an iguana walking at the side of the road. To their surprise when they passed by it they realized that it wasn’t an Iguana, it was a baby crocodile hanging out on the road far away from its mum, we hope!
They managed to get near it and shot a few pictures of the baby crocodile just before it ran away and hid in the mangroves. They were very happy to see it went back to the mangroves safe away from cars. GVI Mexico staff continued on their way to Playa del Carmen with the eyes wide open in case any other wildlife crossed their path. Tucans, ospreys, snakes, chacha laca birdss, volunteers have all been sighted on the road to Punta Gruesa. Maybe next time they’ll see a jaguar!
Super Turtle Experience
EM have just returned from turtle camp at Xcacel, north of Tulum. After spending the afternoon snoozing in hammocks, our night time duties began with releasing turtle hatchlings into the sea!!!! What an incredible experience. Once we were sure that they had got away well on their long journey, we took a bumpy ride through narrow jungle tracks to another beach to patrol for nesting turtles until sunrise. To aid the conservation of loggerhead and green turtles that nest along the Quintana Roo coastline, we collected hundreds of eggs from these gentle giants to be taken away to safer nesting sites. We also tagged the mothers’ fins with a unique code that will help them to identified over the coming years when they return to nest. After several hours of amazing
Boa constrictor and iguana
Within their first few hours at Pez Maya, while on the health and safety tour of the base, being informed of potential wildlife dangers, including snakes, the new EMs were treated to a rare sight of a boa constrictor devouring a large iguana. The boa was so preoccupied with his meal, that he didn’t even mind posing for a few snap shots, though we are not so sure if the iguana was happy about it! It was a great sight to see and a good example of how wildlife adapts to live around humans and humans around the wildlife.
The Mighty Chac mol (Jaguar in Mayan)
Whilst on a boat trip looking at birds, TNC Regional Directors, Cesar Barrios from Amigos de Sian Ka'an and GVI Mexico's Country Director Danny, where incredibly fortunate to stumble upon a mighty Jaguar (Pantera onca) The Jaguar, hidden in a little mangrove island, peacefully observed the visitors; the visitors, thrilled and amazed at the beauty of the Jaguar, could not contain their emotions and appreciation. The visitors left after 10 minutes of observation - what a sight!
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