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Australia - Great Barrier Reef Conservation

by: GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

9.75 (8)Verified

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...

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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.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Cairns, Australia
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Adventure Types:
  • Hiking
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing
Focus Areas:
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

Innovative Volunteer Abroad ProgramGoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Intern Abroad ProgramTop Rated Provider 2023 - Notable MentionInnovation in Sustainability Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.75

Total Reviews

8

The most amazing and interesting things during the program

March 21, 2024by: LudovicProgram: Australia - Great Barrier Reef Conservation
8

3-day diving trip then the 2x 1-day diving trips on the great barrier reef were the most amazing and interesting things during the program, even if I've also really appreciate the turtle rehab and beach cleaning.<br>Actually everything was very interesting and I wish I could do more.

Engaged with us directly

March 21, 2024by: TammyProgram: Australia - Great Barrier Reef Conservation
10

Working at the turtle rescue in the Great Barrier Reef Conservation program was amazing. I was able to interact directly with the turtles in their tank. Having Rain and Sheldon engage with us directly was an unbelievable experience.

I was able to learn so much about the ocean, sea life, and impact we have

December 23, 2023by: MichalProgram: Australia - Great Barrier Reef Conservation
10

It is a whole new world underwater. I was able to learn so much about the ocean, sea life, and how we impact the delicate and beautiful system of underwater creatures on this trip. I knew I was interested in Marine Biology which is a big reason why I chose to come on this trip, but this may have been a career changing experience for me to study marine ecology and biology.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cairns, Australia

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Hiking
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
Intern Duration:
  • Short Term
Gap Year Timing:
  • After College

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo

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

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

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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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