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Please make your $750 deposit by emailing our logistics partner at mike@reefrainforest.com or by calling 1-800-794-9767 x309.
In partnership with Seacology, the California Academy of Sciences invites you on an exclusive expedition to the island of Vanua Levu. For more than two decades, Seacology has worked with dozens of Fijian communities to protect vulnerable ecosystems, sustainably meet the needs of their people, and build resilience against increasingly severe tropical storms. Join us to see up-close how both the Academy and Seacology are making a difference in this beautiful country.
When: December 4-12, 2023 (8 nights)
Where: Vanua Levu, Fiji
Group: Max. 10 participants
Activity level: Moderate
Price: $2,310-$6,361 (based on party size and accommodation type)
Missed the Fiji info session? Watch a recording on YouTube.
Please make your $750 deposit by emailing our logistics partner at mike@reefrainforest.com or by calling 1-800-794-9767 x309.
Discover everything Fiji has to offer, from picturesque coastlines to verdant rainforests. Experience its natural beauty and culture through diving, kayaking, snorkeling, and guided explorations, along with your hosts, Academy scientists Dr. Terry Gosliner and Dr. Meg Burke.
Your home base will be the Koro Sun Resort on the island of Vanua Levu. Situated on a 160-acre sanctuary, the resort is renowned for its lush rainforest setting, crystal-clear tropical waters, and gracious hospitality. Guests will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of room types at the time of booking.
Senior Curator of Invertebrate Zoology and Geology Dr. Terry Gosliner’s lifelong passion for nudibranchs and the natural world has taken him to the depths of the Indo-Pacific Ocean and into classrooms and government offices across the globe. He is a passionate advocate for increasing protections for biodiversity hotspots and raising awareness about ocean sustainability.
After 23 years at the Academy, Dr. Burke retired in July 2021 as associate dean of science operations. Now a research associate and emeritus associate dean, she has participated in Philippine coral reef expeditions since 2006, helping with the biodiversity research and conservation work, and leading the Academy’s educational outreach and community engagement efforts.
December 4: Transfer from airport to the Koro Sun Resort.
December 4-11: These days will be spent:
December 12: Depart Koro Sun, transfer back to airport.
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Seacology recommends that guests obtain travel insurance.
Save your spot! Please make your $750 deposit by September 13 by emailing our logistics partner at mike@reefrainforest.com or by calling 1-800-794-9767 x309. Only a few spots remaining!