Wildlife conservation and community volunteer projects and internships worldwide
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- Conduct real scientific research alongside professional marine biologists - kelp surveys, shark monitoring, citizen science data collection
- Explore the Great African Sea Forest in False Bay, Cape Town - the iconic ecosystem featured in My Octopus Teacher
- Complete an 8-week Marine Conservation Divemaster Internship and earn a recognised professional qualification
- Suitable for families (ages 8+), gap-year students, and career-changers - every placement personally vetted by WorkingAbroad
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Coral Reef Conservation & Diving Project, Thailand
- Duration 4 - 12 Weeks
- Prices from £1690
Join a marine and coral reef conservation project on Koh Phangan island in Thailand’s Samui archipelago. A great opportunity for students looking to gain diving and scientific research experience in a stunning tropical setting and kickstart a career in marine conservation.
Kiwi Conservation Volunteer & Internship Project, New Zealand
- Duration 2 Weeks+
- Prices from £925
Volunteer in New Zealand and help to preserve the native forest and kiwi birds of the Kauri Coast. Explore an undiscovered forest while learning about conservation and wilderness skills.
Conservation Volunteering in New Zealand
- Duration 1-12 Weeks
- Prices from £555
Become a conservation volunteer and enjoy beautiful environments across New Zealand, whilst contributing to practical conservation projects.
Blue Lagoon Coral Reef Project, Mauritius
- Duration 2 weeks to 3 months
- Prices from £1095
Volunteer in Mauritius in the Indian Ocean and take part in a coral reef monitoring and marine conservation volunteer and internship programme, which includes coral reef farming and restoration, lagoon monitoring and sea turtle research in the beautiful Blue Bay Marine Park.
Caribbean Reef Buddy Diving Project, Carriacou, West Indies
- Duration 2 Weeks +
- Prices from £615
Become a Caribbean Reef Buddy volunteer and join us on the beautiful island of Carriacou near Grenada. Try some Caribbean diving, learn to dive in the warm, crystal clear waters of the Caribbean and play an active part in our exciting marine conservation projects. Also an opportunity to kick-start your diving career with our Eco Divemaster programme!
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