Biological Research Volunteering in Indonesia

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Embark on a 14-day Teen Sea Turtle Volunteer adventure in Bali, a transformative experience for teens aged 15-17. This established program, running for over 13 years, plays a crucial role in the conservation of endangered sea turtles in Indonesia. Volunteers engage in hands-on activities like identifying turtle species, collecting and incubating eggs, and guiding hatchlings to the sea. Responsibilities also include cleaning tanks, creating educational signage, and taking part in beach cleanups. This program not only aids in turtle conservation but also promotes sustainable tourism and community empowerment in Nusa Penida. Flexible schedules and diverse tasks ensure a dynamic and memorable experience.

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Operation Wallacea is a research and environmental organisation, working alongside university and college academics to build long-term datasets to put towards various conservation management goals. We recruit volunteers to help out with the data collection and train them in the skills and background that are needed to help effectively. There's also the option to complete dissertations or senior theses at our sites. The Indonesia projects are based on Buton Island and the nearby Wakatobi island group, and are Opwall's longest-running projects. The marine site alone has published over 90 scientific papers, and the forest site has described 21 new vertebrate species to science. The marine site also feeds data gathered from the reef monitoring programs directly back to the Indonesian government. There are a large number of ongoing projects students can get involved with, with surveys on everything from the endemic Buton macaque down to herpetofauna and invertebrate species.

Indo Ocean Project was founded in 2017 by marine biologists, dive instructors, and ocean enthusiasts from around the globe to create a standardized data collection and research diver training program in Indonesia. We collaborate with NGO’s, governments agencies, and institutions to carry out our scientific, conservation, and research goals with the help of our dive master and research diver training program. We are constantly seeking hard working ocean warriors to join our team at one of our three project locations: 1. Nusa Penida (Bali) 2. Tanjung Bira (South Sulawesi) 3. Raja Ampat (West Papua) Join our award winning program and complete internationally recognized certifications while taking an active role as a research assistant. Work alongside a team of ocean professionals and gain hands on experience in underwater research methods. Become a dive master in the heart of the coral triangle and meet like minded people from around the world. Applications are accepted year-round on rolling start dates. However, with limited spaces available we ask you to be as flexible as possible. Spots tend to fill up 4-6 months in advanced. Start your online application today.