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Marine Conservation Program in Dauin, Philippines

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2025Year established

Program Overview

Reef Buddy Philippines is a marine conservation programme in Dauin, Negros Oriental — the macro diving capital of the Philippines, in the heart of the Coral Triangle. We're the Southeast Asian operation of Caribbean Reef Buddy, founded in Grenada in 2014 and named Most Dedicated Marine Conservation Organisation 2023 by Acquisition International.

Volunteers work alongside our research staff across four workstreams: reef monitoring using Reef Check methodology, coral nursery cultivation and reef ...

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Program Highlights

Survey coral reefs using internationally recognised Reef Check methodology — the global standard used in peer-reviewed marine research worldwide.
Monitor sharks and rays using BRUVS (baited underwater cameras), a rare chance to contribute to apex predator research at volunteer level.
Get hands-on in our coral nursery, cultivating and transplanting resilient corals to reef areas damaged by climate stress.
Train and dive in Dauin — the macro diving capital of the Philippines — and the marine reserve of nearby Apo Island, in the heart of the Coral Triangle.
Earn PADI dive certifications and gain genuine field science experience, with academic credit documentation available for university students.

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Locations

  • Philippines

Types & Subjects

  • Causes
  • Conservation
  • Environment
  • Marine Conservation

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)
  • High School 5th Year or More
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
  • Some college credit, no degree
  • Trade/technical/vocational training
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Written Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
  • Winter

Starts At

  • 2 Weeks: $1,625
  • 4 Weeks: $2,865
  • 8 Weeks: $5,565
  • 12 Weeks: $8,265

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