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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
Awards
Program Reviews
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Overall Rating
Total Reviews
Helping with reef surveys and with coral planting
February 04, 2026by: Alba VicenteThe best part of the trip have been the past 2 days! Working with passions of paradise, helping with reef surveys and with coral planting, has been a truly gratifying experience. I would absolutely love to do it again, and to continue my education so that I can actually plant coral myself one day.
The most amazing and interesting things during the program
March 21, 2024by: Ludovic3-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: TammyWorking 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.
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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