Coral Guardian CampMission guide KOMODO 2018

“ The Eco-Volunteering mission allowed me to discover in more detail the different actions implemented by Coral Guardian. By being there, we become aware of the importance of coral reefs by comparing protected and damaged areas, both at the level of the marine ecosystem and at the level of local populations who depend on fishing.»

Marina Mission 2017

Welcome !

The Coral Guardian team thanks you for your motivation and your participation in this adventure with us. With your support, you are helping to strengthen the impact of our actions and the adoption of our local marine conservation models. By joining us as a volunteer, you contribute to the impact of our actions and to the adoption of our conservation models.

Preamble

Coral Guardian is a French international solidarity NGO working to protect marine biodiversity. The association’s actions are particularly aimed at preserving coral ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. Coral Guardian also pursues a mission of public awareness and scientific research.

Our projects are based on the following elements:

- Action through the establishment of operational programmes.- Raising the awareness of as many people as possible.- Mobilisation of economic, public and political actors by involving them in the actions of Coral Guardian.

Guide CGCAMPPreamble 3Our values 4

CORAL GUARDIAN CAMPA social approach of marine conservation 4Your participation 5Missions 6Back from the mission 7Experience feedback 7

Mission KOMODOHistory 8Objectives 9Description 10Activities 11

Practical informationGeographical location 12Weather 12Culture 12Currency 12Communication 13Food / beverage 13Accomodation 13Security 14Reception Point 14Passport and visa 14Health and Insurance 14Equipment 14

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Your participation

Eco-volunteers are essential to the success of our projects. Alongside our practical work on marine conservation, our aim is to raise awareness of marine biodiversity and demonstrate that it can interest everyone. We are committed to providing high quality and rewarding Eco-Volunteering missions by working in fragile marine environments, with coastal communities whose lives are closely linked to coral reefs. Consistent with the means of these populations, all activities are performed in apnea and snorkelling.

The data you will collect during the expeditions are essential for improving our approach, in order to be ever more effective in protecting marine biodiversity and coastal livelihoods.

You can also contact people who have already participated in our eco-volunteer missions. When choosing your mission, don’t hesitate to contact them. They will be able to share their field experience with you.

More informations onwww.coralguardian.org/en/volunteer/

the coral reef that had been damaged for decades, exchanging with fishermen and their families to make a better living from the sea. What happiness, terima kasih banyak!! »

Caroline Mission 2017

Our values

We are an association committed to the preservation of marine ecosystems through three axes of intervention, harmoniously combining the preservation of marine ecosystems, the enhancement of biodiversity and sustainable development. We have developed a social approach of marine conservation based on basic needs and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (arts. 22,25 and 27)”All peoples have the right to self-determination. [...], all peoples may freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources.... Under no circumstances shall a people be deprived of their own means of subsistence.”

CORAL GUARDIAN CAMP

A social approach of marine conservation

“You tell me, I forget. You teach me, I remember. You involve me, I learn.”Benjamin Franklin

The notion of participatory conservation is based on the idea that an effective protection of biodiversity requires the improvement of the living conditions of local people who use this nature, their participation in its conservation and their capacity to sustainably manage the ecosystems on which they depend. But these populations need support, knowledge and resources. We are working to meet these needs, to train them in the sustainable management of coral ecosystems. To do this, we combine their empirical practice with our scientific approach in the field. By engaging with us, you are helping to give them the means to preserve marine biodiversity.

The Coral Guardian model of capacity building for local communities is divided into 3 stages:Raising awareness through restoration,Protect through environmental management training Empower by supporting the implementation of sustainable economic activities.

With and for the Indonesians, I felt that I was putting a stone in the building: restoring

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Missions

The Coral Guardian Camp program offers missions managed and supervised by our local teams. Moreover, at Coral Guardian we believe that everyone has a skill, professional or personal know-how, potentially useful to others. We offer marine development and conservation projects that need you to move forward.Missions have busy schedules and varied activities. Eco-volunteers contribute their time and knowledge to a project carried out and implemented by people who, in most cases, do not have access to vocational training or for whom the cost of ad hoc external expertise is too high. That’s why your knowledge, your experience, your vision are essential.

Back from the mission

Results and evaluation of the mission: at the end of your stay, in order to allow an evaluation of the results and a good continuity of your action, you will hold a meeting in the field with the local coordinator. You will then be asked to complete your mission report online within a maximum of one month.

The end-of-mission report will enable us to draw objective conclusions from your intervention, and therefore improve the actions to which you have contributed.

Your assignment is formally completed upon receipt of your final activity report.

Experience feedback

Twice a year we organise a meeting between confirmed eco-volunteers and applicants. The purpose of this day is to exchange on the feeling of the mission and to explore his wishes for future actions. If you would like to extend your volunteer commitment with Coral Guardian, this is the opportunity to let us know!Possible orientations within Coral Guardian: becoming a volunteer in France, or maybe even applying for available salaried positions.

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Recovered areas, Hatamin, Komodo.

Mission KOMODO

“I took great pleasure in practicing coral culture, as a passionate seafarer, this time I had the right to manipulate corals, and to see them close up: it’s a huge opportunity! What a chance to plunge into the way of life of the villagers of Seraya Besar, it is another way to travel, to meet the Other. A big thank you to Sutopo for his patience, his kindness, and to William, responsible for the accommodation, for the quality of his welcome:)”

Isabelle Mission 2017

History

Flores is an Indonesian island located in the center of the coral triangle, epicenter of the marine biodiversity of the planet. This region has 76% of the coral species, and 56% of the reef fish species on the planet. Scientists estimate that, in total, more than one million species of plants and animals are associated with the coral ecosystem. This region provides food and income to more than 100 million people. World Heritage Site, Komodo National Park (Flores) is one of the most diverse and productive marine environments in the world. The park comprises 1,817 km² and is home to 1000 species of fish, 260 species of coral reef builders, giant clams, lobsters, turtles, whales, manta rays, napoleons and dugongs (endangered species). Reef animals are an important source of protein, contributing about one quarter of the average catch in these countries. Well-managed reefs can yield between 5 and 15 tonnes of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other invertebrates per square kilometer per year. (WRI, L. Burke, 2012) .

“Well-managed reefs” can yield between 5 and 15 tonnes of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other invertebrates per square kilometre per year.

The island of Seraya Kecil is located 10km from Labuan Bajo, Flores. Overfishing and destructive fishing techniques (cyanide, dynamite, trawling) have seriously affected the ecological balance of local coral ecosystems. The deformation of the food chain causes significant social, ecological and economic impacts. Local fishermen are facing an increasing decline in local fishery stocks and have to move more and more, taking more risks. The local governor is worried about the younger generations and has indicated support for this project in agreement with the local representative of the Ministry of Fisheries.

Objectives

The objective of the mission is to regenerate and preserve, through a program of community involvement with the village of Seraya, the coral ecosystems degraded following local pressure exerted by human activities.

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Classroom on ground, Hatamin, Komodo.

Description

This project involves developing a participatory marine conservation program in partnership with local communities in western Flores, Indonesia, combining harmoniously the restoration and protection of destroyed coral reefs, awareness, training and transfer of skills Coral culture and then the enhancement of marine biodiversity through the development of local economic dynamics such as eco-tourism. This program is necessary to regenerate local fish stocks, enabling the rest of the village to continue to fish sustainably, less by taking less risk

Activities

- Discover the working context.- Observation of local marine biodiversity (snorkeling)- Harvesting and transplantation of corals- Visit of the village / Fisheries monitoring and interactions with villagers- Awareness-raising in schools- Visit of the Komodo National Park- Monitoring of nurseries and biodiversity

Species used for restoration are among the genera:

- Acropora, Montipora, Hydnophora, seriatopora, Stylophora, Pocillopora...

Practical information

The dates of the missions are available and updated on the site, you can also contact the eco-volunteer manager, Vladimir, at the following address: v.ospina@coralguardian.org

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« Coeur de Corail », Hatamin, Komodo.

Culture

Languages common to Komodo: Bugis, Bajo, Bahasa Indonesia.The inhabitants come from the Bajo people, also known as “Nomads of the Seas”. Their sedentarization is recent and dates back to less than 4 generations. The majority of them are Muslim. Western European cultures are very different from Indonesian cultures. A striking example in the eyes of Europeans is punctuality. Europeans and Indonesians do not have the same criteria, it will be necessary to be flexible and adaptable. Thank you says:”Terimakasih”. Women’s Western-style dress may be culturally offensive. In order to avoid these inconveniences and out of respect for the traditions of the host country, we recommend covering shoulders and knees.

Currency

The local currency is the Indonesian Rupee. (Average, 15000 Rp +=/-= 1 €)

Communication

Bali is at GMT+8. The country’s telephone code is +62 and the main operators are: Telkomsel XL, Axiata, Indosat Indosat3/Hutchison. The use of the Whatsapp application to communicate with local contact points is virtually required.The Internet connection is almost non-existent in the village as well as in the accommodation area.

Food / beverage

The food consists mainly of rice and fish with spicy sauces. Alcohol consumption is tolerated. Tap water is not drinkable, in general it is necessary to buy bottled water, which is very easy to find in many small shops.

Accomodation

You will stay in the “Seraya Hotel & Resort”, on the neighbouring island of Seraya Kecil. It has an outdoor swimming pool and dormitories for 6 people. Electricity is always available. In villages and at the work site it is not reliable. The catches commonly used in Indonesia are type C.

Geographical location

District: KomodoCapital: Labuan Bajo70,689 km²41,000 inhabitants2 Kelurahan (cities)18 Desa (villages)

Weather

The temperature varies between 25°C and 35°C during the year with heavy rains between November and March.

Flores

BaliJava

Seraya Besar

Labuan Bajo

Komodo National Parc

500 km

Sumatra

INDONESIA

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Security

Traffic is intuitive and sidewalks are often absent, so you must be vigilant in the public space. Be careful with wild animals, especially aquatic animals, it is highly recommended not to touch local species without knowing their behaviour or possible venom.

Reception Point

The eco-volunteer is responsible for travel between the reception areas. Local flights are operated by Wings Air and Garuda.Missions start on Sundays at 5pm, your pick up is done from the CGCAMP office in Jalan Reklamasi Kapung Ujung RT 002 RW002, Kecataman Komodo, Labuan Bajo. We accompany you to this same place at the end of the mission the following Sunday morning.

Passport and visa

To travel through Indonesia, you must check that the validity date of your passport is more than 3 weeks after the end of the mission. We also recommend that you apply for a tourist visa upon arrival at the airport if you wish to stay more than 30 days in the country.

Health and Insurance

You must be covered by repatriation insurance. Your good general health must be attested by a medical certificate stating that you are fit for sports activities such as snorkeling in tropical areas. Also, make sure that all your vaccinations are up to date and follow the ones recommended by your doctor.

Equipment

Make sure that you have and have tested the following components in water:- A diving mask adapted to the morphology of your face- A snorkel with a brightly coloured cap (easy to spot at a distance)- A pair of diving shoes and fins- A pair of gloves with semi rigid palm and fingers.- Swimwear protecting from the sun

See you soon!

We thank you for your participation in the Coral Guardian Camp and wish you an incredible experience!

Contact :Vladimir OSPINAEco-Volunteer ManagerWhatsApp + 33 7 68 61 73 27

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