Marine Conservation Volunteering in Malaysia

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The Borneo Marine Conservation Project is located on the paradise island of Pom Pom, where you’ll live in individual tents on the beach and scuba dive every day in crystal-clear waters. If you haven’t already acquired PADI certification, don’t worry. This is included in the placement! Volunteers at this project must be aged 18+ and be confident swimmers. The project focuses on protecting and replanting coral reefs damaged by 45 years of illegal blast fishing around the islands of the Celebes Sea, Malaysian Borneo. Damaged reefs offer no hiding places for reef fish and blast rubble scattered over the reef leaves bare sand, which supports few species. Through raising environmental awareness, campaigning for tighter restrictions on illegal fishing, and volunteer conservation efforts, the project creates solutions to these problems and aids in the recovery of the reef and the greater ocean environment. By collecting fragments of hard and soft corals and transplanting them into damaged areas, volunteers are aiding the recovery of these habitats and increasing biodiversity.

Join TRACC as a volunteer to support marine conservation and restoration efforts. Engage in various activities such as coral reef restoration, turtle conservation, and environmental education. This role is perfect for passionate individuals eager to contribute to environmental sustainability while experiencing life on a beautiful island. Responsibilities: Participate in coral reef restoration projects Assist in turtle conservation, including egg collection and hatchling release Support environmental education for local communities Help with daily camp operations and maintenance Engage in community outreach and awareness programs Benefits: Gain hands-on experience in marine conservation Contribute to impactful environmental projects Develop skills in research and community engagement Enjoy living in a unique, beautiful island setting Join TRACC in making a significant impact on marine conservation. Apply now to become part of our dedicated team.

Ever wondered how turtle conservation and coral rehabilitation work? Interested in learning about them? Want to feel what it's like living off-grid on a tropical island surrounded by stunning blue ocean? Well, this volunteering program is precisely for you! Join our team as a volunteer on Lang Tengah Island in Malaysia, where we work to protect, monitor and study marine turtles, save their nests from poachers and monitor lizards, and help rehabilitate the coral reef fringing the island. Join us on nightly patrols looking for nesting turtles, relocating their eggs for safe incubation, and collecting scientific data to further our understanding of these majestic creatures. Witness the beautiful moment of baby sea turtles scampering towards the ocean. Dive into the bright blue waters to enjoy our marine ecosystem and understand the threats they face. Experience life off-grid at our research station on Lang Tengah Island and learn more about the surrounding ecosystem that makes our world beautiful. Join us today and be a part of our wonderful team!