A Luxury Hotel In The Maldives Is Hiring An Intern To Look After Turtles In Its Rescue Centre

• The resort is called the Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu resort and if you'll be lucky enough to be chosen, you will be staying in an overwater luxury villa

  
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  The resort won't merely function as a base for your internship. You can also take advantage of the excursions available to guests, including a sunset cruise, diving, dolphin watching, and a group snorkeling trip in Baa Atoll.

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• The Marine Turtle Rescue Centre provides veterinary care and rehabilitation to injured sea turtles rescued across the Maldives

  
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  According to their site, marine biologists, divers, snorkelers, and boat crews find most of our patients entangled in ghost gear. With injuries too severe for immediate release,  many of the turtles would almost certainly not survive without treatment.

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• So where can you apply?

  
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  To qualify, you must be a UK resident over 18 years old. Applicants should submit a two- to three-minute video and a 500-word cover letter explaining why they're a good fit for the role. You can apply on the Coco Collection website from June 17, and entries are open until June 31. Coco Collection will then create a shortlist of candidates before The Olive Ridley Project selects the winner.

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