Marine Conservation Volunteering Abroad

Type of volunteering - marine conservation projects

Become part of the research teams we work with around the world which are contributing to global conservation and monitoring specific species such as whale sharks, turtles and manta rays. Some of the projects involve scuba diving to carry out marine surveys and data collection. If you haven’t dived before you can learn to dive on the projects (PADI / SSI or equivalent) or if you are already a diver it’s a great chance to develop your dive skills!

Caribbean Reef Conservation

Caribbean Reef Conservation

Belize

  • Join an award-winning project on the world's second largest coral reef
  • Learn to dive or develop your skills whilst carrying out surveys and conservation work
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Duration: 1 – 12 weeks

Cost from: £1145 / €1330 / $1375

Marine and Coastal Conservation

Marine and Coastal Conservation

Greece

  • Help protect the sand dunes and seagrass meadows on the beautiful island of Kefalonia
  • Gain hands on experience and skills in research and conservation
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Duration: 2 - 6 weeks

Cost from: £790 / €915 / $950

Marine Conservation

Marine Conservation

South Africa

  • Learn or advance diving skills and enjoy some fantastic diving in the Indian Ocean
  • Receive marine ecology training and contribute to turtle, shark, potato bass and manta ray research
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Duration: 2 - 12 weeks

Cost from: £1345 / €1560 / $1615

Marine Conservation

Marine Conservation

Thailand

  • Contribute to the research, protection and restoration of reefs in Koh Tao
  • Open to all dive levels and experience, conservation certificates included
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Duration: 1 – 4 weeks + dive courses

Cost from: £875 / €1015 / $1050

Turtle and Wildlife Conservation

Turtle and Wildlife Conservation

Costa Rica

  • Join an active scientific project monitoring and protecting sea turtles and other wildlife
  • Live in a research and education station on the stunning South Pacific coast
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Duration: 1 – 12 weeks

Cost from: £725 / €840 / $870

Turtle Conservation

Turtle Conservation

Greece

  • Help monitor and protect endangered sea turtles on the beautiful island of Kefalonia
  • Gain hands on experience and skills in research and conservation
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Duration: 2 - 6 weeks

Cost from: £695 / €805 / $835

Make a difference in marine conservation

  • 20% of the world’s coral reefs have been effectively destroyed and show no immediate prospects of recovery (WWF)

  • “As well as being essential for data collection, volunteers are future conservationists who are being exposed to the wonders of the underwater world and raising awareness on marine conservation.” Marine Conservation project, South Africa

  • “Coral reefs are home to 25% of all marine fish and the scientific community recognizes the need to work with non-scientists in order to help collect important data on these reefs. Volunteers do just that, help us collect the valuable data needed to help us monitor the health of the reef itself and its inhabitants.” Reef Conservation project, Belize

survey

survey

clownfish

clownfish

dive planning

dive planning

turtle

turtle

snorkelling

snorkelling

baby turtle

baby turtle

seahorse

seahorse

turtle and diver

turtle and diver

clam

clam

starfish

starfish

school of fish

school of fish

group on beach

group on beach

We have long term relationships with hand-picked projects that have lasting and positive impact. We are a highly experienced and passionate team, here to support you!

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