Marine Conservation in Barcelona

This nine-week trip was an incredible opportunity to discover the flora and fauna of the Mediterranean Sea. We had amazing instructors who, over the course of the weeks, trained us at different levels and in different activities (deep diving, night diving, etc.). The ImpactTrip team was also incredibly kind and supportive, whether it was helping us upon arrival, giving us advice, assisting us, or organizing games during our weekly meetings. The atmosphere in Barcelona is exceptional, with many beautiful monuments and activities to enjoy. In short, it was an incredible program that I highly recommend.

This was a wonderful experience. Our scuba instructors were very knowledgeable&funny. Learning about the efforts to clean the Mediterranean and then being able to help was life changing. The underwater world was both magical and challenging. I saw lots of fish, an octopus, and sea urchins. Learning to scuba dive was hard but worth it! I needed a couple of days to adjust to city living but by the 3rd or 4th day I was a pro at using public transportation and finding new places in the city. Discovering local cafes, meeting new people, and exploring the city filled my free time. Getting to know the other volunteers and learning about other cultures opened my eyes to the bigger world around me. I will definitely do this again!

It was only two weeks (definitely could have stayed longer); after finishing SSI coursework and closed water dives for skills, I was able to complete eight open water dives and do the job of removing garbage from the ocean. The instructors were clear, encouraging, and kind making learning a breeze.