© Stephanie Helber
Chumbe Island Coral Park Ltd. (CHICOP) is based in Zanzibar/Tanzania and is an award winning privately managed protected area renowned as the first financially independent and self- sustaining MPA the world (and is today one of only two existing). This is made viable through revenue generated by sustainable marine ecotourism. The tourism operations in the MPA utilize commercial principles with not-for-profit objectives to finance project operations, conservation, research and an extensive environmental education programme for local schools. The MPA includes a protected reef sanctuary and forest reserve. There is also a Visitors’ centre used for Chumbe’s education programs. CHICOP is offering a full-time internship based on Chumbe Island at the CHICOP headquarters office near Zanzibar town. He/she will support the Conservation & Education team in all tasks related to all science and conservation programmes. Apply by 22nd of May 2023. More information here.