High School Mexico Marine Conservation Awareness
by: GVI
Mexico's pristine Yucatan Peninsula is the ideal location to discover the underwater world, learn about issues facing marine conservation and earn your PADI Open Water qualification. Volunteers will learn to identify fish and coral species as well as how to conduct reef-based research. The program is specifically designed for volunteers between the ages of 15 -17 who can gain an impactful insight ...
Mexico's pristine Yucatan Peninsula is the ideal location to discover the underwater world, learn about issues facing marine conservation and earn your PADI Open Water qualification. Volunteers will learn to identify fish and coral species as well as how to conduct reef-based research. The program is specifically designed for volunteers between the ages of 15 -17 who can gain an impactful insight into global volunteering to enrich their knowledge of the world they live in. Younger volunteers will be under the supervision of reliable and resourceful mentors. How this project makes a difference: The monitoring program aims to provide a long-term record of coral and fish species to contribute to the long-term survival of the reef.
Program Highlights
1. Complete your PADI Dive certification in perfect turquoise waters
2. Get the chance to see marine turtles, dolphins, and perhaps even whale sharks!
3. Contribute to long-term conservation
4. Explore ancient Mayan Cities and discover rich Mexican history
Quick Details
- Rural Areas, Mexico
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- Student Exchange
- All Nationalities
Awards
Program Reviews
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I feel like I've learned a lot about conservation and enjoyed the activities every day
March 29, 2016by: Yarden - IsraelThe program is very well run. The instructors have a lot of knowledge and presented in a very good way. I feel like I've learned a lot about conservation and enjoyed the activities every day. My positive experiences were snorkeling with whale shark, turtleing all night, diving with Mexico blue dream in snapper cave and the salsa class on the last night.
Extremely beneficial experience
April 13, 2018by: Matthew - United StatesI had originally been looking for a way to travel abroad and found GVI and it was a great way to go abroad and also get certified as a diver. However, I thought that I got way more than I was expecting as I am going away with more knowledge of global environmental issues and even if only slightly I have changed as a person.
Amazing time with GVI
April 15, 2018by: Jasmine - MexicoOverall I had the most amazing time and met so many lifelong friends! The quality of teaching for diving was very good and the presentations we learnt were very informative, however there was a lack of actual monitoring and research of the reef but I think this was due to a lack of correct information on the website.
Program Details
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Locations
- Rural Areas, Mexico
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Student Exchange
Availability
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Required Equipment
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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