This exclusive program set on an island off of Belize is suitable for experienced and beginner divers alike. Tailored to suit all levels, whether you have a couple of dives under your belt or you have always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, this program has it all. Learn to dive or hone in on your diving skills all while assisting with the important, underwater preservation and research program. Discover a new world set in the unique underwater ecosystem of the Caribbean islands and see how you can help.
Coral reefs provide various marine animals with food, protection and shelter, but due to various factors, these ecosystems are under threat. Volunteers will be able to use their dive skills to contribute to the preservation of these ecosystems and will gain experience and knowledge that they can pass on to others. This way volunteers can continue to leave a positive impact, even after they have left the project.
As a volunteer on this project, you will be engaging in various marine preservation tasks. These range from survey dives to identification dives and possible whale shark photographing. Volunteers will be participating in the eradication of the invasive Lionfish species, the data collection of various native species and the assessment of the local coral reef as a whole.
For more information, visit the webpage at https://www.goeco.org/area/volunteer-in-central-america/belize/coral-reef-preservation?ref=dm=sept-2017-us-bio.
Project length: Min 1 week- Max 4 weeks
Important Note: Non-divers should apply for a minimum of two weeks and must pay a $100 administrative fee upon completion of the PADI Open Water Dive course. Advance dive courses are available for an additional fee.
What's Included: accommodations, food, airport transfers, insurance, orientation, 24-hour emergency support
What's Not Included: flights, visas (if required), airport transfers, personal expenses, wetsuit, booties, masks & snorkels, lunch and dinner meals on Fridays, all meals on weekends, $25 weekly marine park fee