Marine Conservation Volunteering in Nosy Komba Madagascar
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Program Overview
Help protect coral reefs and marine life through hands-on conservation work and scuba diving research. You will assist with reef surveys to monitor biodiversity, coral health and fish and invertebrate populations.
Other activities may include turtle and marine animal monitoring, snorkel surveys, data entry and environmental education of the local community about sustainable marine practices. The...
Help protect coral reefs and marine life through hands-on conservation work and scuba diving research. You will assist with reef surveys to monitor biodiversity, coral health and fish and invertebrate populations.
Other activities may include turtle and marine animal monitoring, snorkel surveys, data entry and environmental education of the local community about sustainable marine practices. The work supports long-term conservation of fragile marine ecosystems and contributes to important ecological data collection efforts.
This program suits volunteers who are confident swimmers and hold or are willing to obtain open water and advanced dive certifications. You do not need previous marine research experience because training is provided on site. What matters most is respect for nature, ...
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- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Heritage Tourism
- Nature Tours
- Scuba
- Snorkeling
- Tours
Updated May 20, 2026
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Locations
- Nosy Be, Madagascar
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some high school, no diploma
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
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This program enables you to work in the marine environment around Nosy Komba, assisting conservation and research to help protect coral reefs, marine life and local communities.
- Reef surveying, monitoring fish, invertebrates and coral health.
- Beach-cleanups, reef restoration and community engagement tasks about sustainable marine use.
- Training is provided in identification of marine species and conservation methods in a remote island setting
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