Marine Conservation in Omis

Omiš is the loveliest town in such a beautiful place. The hostel is nice and has a beautiful view. I had never dived before so I was quite nervous but the team made me feel comfortable and I never felt scared underwater. By the third day I got a chance to pick up the rubbish from the sea bed and I gained level 1 scuba diver. I had the best time on my first trip by myself and I wished I could’ve stayed for longer!

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I've stayed in Omis (Split) for two months, and has been definetely one of the best choices I've ever made in my entire life. At the beggining you may feel a bit lost with the program organization, and quite disconnected from everyone. Or at least that's how I felt. But I would have never knew I'd meet my second family and home there. Maybe in the websites they don't explain quite well the things you're getting into. But fortunately you'll catch up with the program which consists basically in cleaning the ocean while diving, and recycling that garbage. If you agree on it, you can get your diving certification. But in my case was different, I got my diving certification, plus multiple specializations and an advanced title. The whole crew was filled with amazing people with such intelligence and experience that was admirable, and have so much passion for what they do. Before this program I had never done anything like this in my life (diving as the program consists), and now I'm proud to say I've become an expert of it. Even I want to practice it as a profession. And all thanks to the crew. But not only the crew in Omis. But also the coordinators in Split and the hostel manager, can make you feel safe with all of their organization and introduction to the whole country. They are your firsts guides into this program, and quickly you can rely on them for anything you need. With both teams, I felt so bonded and comfortable with each, and had a great time together. Although I'm not with them anymore, these people are the reason I need to come back! Croatia is an amazing country as well, it is rich in culture, and very safe for locals and turists. So after two weeks there, you can call Omis your home! Even if it's a tiny place, it is very cozy, and the people very friendly. I strongly agree that this program is a great option if you're starting in the volunteering world. If you want to meet amazing people, adquire new skills, help the environment, and have a great time. This is for you.

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I am a 17n years old girl and I did the marine conservation program in omis. The program is just amazing. The local team is adorable and really friendly ( big up to julian triana gabi tino and nathalia). You gonna spend your days on the boat and dive 1/2 by day to collect trash from the bottom of ocean. The diving monitor are lovely; they take care of you and are really careful about security! Other wise the food is good and the accommodation and pretty nice. The best part is meeting new people with different cultures and backgrounds which is really impacting. One last word thank you

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It was an incredible experience in a beautiful place where I was able to meet many people and could collect a lot of waste at the bottom of the sea. The atmosphere in the boat with the diving instructor and the assistant was just incredible. It's just too bad that there was no coordinator all the time with us at the place.

I had a fabulous time on the marine conservation project in Split. Although the coordination was often quite disorganised, the programme was great fun and I successfully learnt how to scuba dive. Additionally, on the last day I was able to do some marine conservation, including sorting the litter and collecting litter during a final dive. Overall, this was an unforgettable experience and I have made many international friends, whom I plan on keeping in touch with.