Marine Conservation in Portugal
Program Overview
Each year, more than 130,000 seals, whales and dolphins are killed by the trash found in our oceans. This project aims to tackle ocean pollution off the coast of Portugal through diving. Volunteers complete daily dives in various dive sites near Lisbon, with the aim of removing debris from the reef and ocean bed.
Volunteers to date have helped to remove almost 3000kg of fishing nets, as well as...
Each year, more than 130,000 seals, whales and dolphins are killed by the trash found in our oceans. This project aims to tackle ocean pollution off the coast of Portugal through diving. Volunteers complete daily dives in various dive sites near Lisbon, with the aim of removing debris from the reef and ocean bed.
Volunteers to date have helped to remove almost 3000kg of fishing nets, as well as tyres, fridges, laptops, cell phones and of course, plastic.
This project has been running since 2016, and since then a noticeable increase in biodiversity has been seen in the ocean around the dive sites.
Volunteers can take part for one week to four weeks. You are provided with full training once in Portugal. We recommend a minimum stay of two weeks for people without prior dive experienc...
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- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Eco Tours
- Biological Research
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
- Marine Conservation
Updated Nov 11, 2025
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Locations
- Lisbon, Portugal
Types & Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Eco Tours
- Causes
- Biological Research
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- After College
- Post High School
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