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Mexico - Diving for Marine Conservation

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Come explore Pez Maya, home to a conservation site aimed at protecting the local coastal marine species and their coral reef homes, while also studying their populations. Participants will assist researchers in conserving a portion of the Mesoamerican Reef, which faces increased problems due to development in the nearby cities of Playa del Carmen and Cancun. Volunteers will help with long term goa...

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Program Highlights

Live and volunteer in the beautiful tourist destination of Riviera Maya

Become PADI Open Water certified

Conduct biodiversity surveys alongside professional conversationalists

Make friends with fellow volunteers

Explore Mayan ruins and other treasured sites during free time

Quick Details

Locations
  • Tulum, Mexico
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Biological Research
  • Marine Conservation
  • Wildlife
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 Details

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Locations

  • Tulum, Mexico

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Ecology
  • Scuba
  • Focus Areas
  • Community Service & Volunteering

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 1-2 Weeks
Intern Duration:

    Age Requirement

    Age Requirement Varies

    Guidelines

    • All Nationalities

    Program Cost Includes

    • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
    • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

    Accommodation Options

    • Group living
    • Other

    Qualifications & Experience

      Language Skills Required

    • English

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application

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    Come explore Pez Maya, home to a conservation site aimed at protecting the local coastal marine species and their coral reef homes, while also studying their populations. Participants will assist researchers in conserving a portion of the Mesoamerican Reef, which faces increased problems due to development in the nearby cities of Playa del Carmen and Cancun. Volunteers will help with long term goals to ensure the area will remain protected. Through education of the community and gaining specific knowledge on the functioning and elements of the ecosystem, participants will be better able to understand the biodiversity. The project will be split into two portions. Participants will be trained for the first three weeks on diving in order to obtain PADI certification for open water, study ...

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