Marine Conservation in Nosy Komba, Madagascar

Help protect the local marine ecosystem, turtles and other marine life, and the coral reef off the coast of the stunning island of Nosy Komba.

Training
Volunteers undergo thorough training to equip them for research and data collection activities in our marine program. This training includes the identification of marine wildlife and plants, such as turtles, fish, corals, invertebrates, and macroalgae surveys. You’ll learn various transect surveying methodologies, a crucial skill in marine conservation used globally to monitor coral reefs and better understand our marine environment.

All marine program volunteers must be at least PADI AOW certified (or equivalent).

Project Tasks:
Underwater surveys
Data entry
Beach cleans
Community education
Coral watch