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Australia - Great Barrier Reef Conservation
Gain marine conservation experience by volunteering in Australia. On the first six days of your stay, work toward achieving your PADI Open Water or Advanced certification. This includes understanding the basic principles, gaining relevant skills, and culminating in 4 open-water dives. Then, help conduct research for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) on board a boat. Your r...
Gain marine conservation experience by volunteering in Australia. On the first six days of your stay, work toward achieving your PADI Open Water or Advanced certification. This includes understanding the basic principles, gaining relevant skills, and culminating in 4 open-water dives. Then, help conduct research for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) on board a boat. Your role involves taking charge of gathering data on reef life, surveying the sea bed, and recording damage to the coral. This is a wonderful opportunity if you're interested in marine conservation as it allows you to directly impact conservation efforts. This is an ideal program if you have: - Good level of English - Immunizations (consult your doctor) - Good physical fitness
Program Highlights
Become PADI certified or an Advanced Diver.
Achieve a total of nine dives, including eight for conservation!
Complete your PADI Project AWARE Specialty.
Visit a Turtle Rehabilitation Centre on your last day.
Get the chance to travel to Brisbane and Sydney, which are only 2-3 hours away by plane.
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Quick Details
- Cairns, Australia
- 1-2 Weeks
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Surfing
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- All Nationalities
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Total Reviews
This was such an amazing trip!
August 19, 2018by: Olivia ZanzucchiThis was such an amazing trip! Everything went so smoothly and I experienced no problems whatsoever. All of the accommodations were in check, all reservations, everything flowed so well. I had the trip of a lifetime, met the best people, and had incredible experiences. All of the staff associated with the booking and setting up of this trip were all super helpful and responsive. Thank you for everything!
I really enjoyed my time at the project!
November 02, 2018by: Kalia HerI really enjoyed my time at the project!! Everyone was so kind. It felt amazing to be around people that share the same values and had a common mission. The GoEco support team was also great as they assisted me in changing my project dates when I had a family emergency. Overall, it’s been a wonderful experience and I will definitely get around to finalizing posts, I just have been very busy and haven’t had the time to sit and really think about it. But I feel that I was definitely living in the moment and totally forgot about making social media posts —- which I feel is the most important aspect of this project!
Amazing experience
April 27, 2019by: Daniel RoethlisbergerThe most amazing experiences had to be participating in a group night dive swimming alongside an array of marine life including sharks, stingrays, turtles, squid and fish not usually seen during the day. Really cool!
Program Details
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Locations
- Cairns, Australia
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Surfing
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- Short Term
- After College
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- In-Country Transportation To & From Project
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Ready to Learn More?
Gain marine conservation experience by volunteering in Australia. On the first six days of your stay, work toward achieving your PADI Open Water or Advanced certification. This includes understanding the basic principles, gaining relevant skills, and culminating in 4 open-water dives. Then, help conduct research for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) on board a boat. Your role involves taking charge of gathering data on reef life, surveying the sea bed, and recording damage to the coral. This is a wonderful opportunity if you're interested in marine conservation as it allows you to directly impact conservation efforts. This is an ideal program if you have: - Good level of English - Immunizations (consult your doctor) - Good physical fitness
GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
Ready to Learn More?
Gain marine conservation experience by volunteering in Australia. On the first six days of your stay, work toward achieving your PADI Open Water or Advanced certification. This includes understanding the basic principles, gaining relevant skills, and culminating in 4 open-water dives. Then, help conduct research for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) on board a boat. Your role involves taking charge of gathering data on reef life, surveying the sea bed, and recording damage to the coral. This is a wonderful opportunity if you're interested in marine conservation as it allows you to directly impact conservation efforts. This is an ideal program if you have: - Good level of English - Immunizations (consult your doctor) - Good physical fitness
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