High School Marine Conservation & PADI Advanced Open Water
by: GVI
Keen to learn how to identify key fish and coral species and how to conduct reef-based research? Come and explore the magical underwater world that Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula has to offer. Volunteers will learn first-hand about the issues facing marine ecosystems while earning their PADI Advanced Open Water qualification. The program is specifically designed for volunteers between the ages of 15 -...
Keen to learn how to identify key fish and coral species and how to conduct reef-based research? Come and explore the magical underwater world that Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula has to offer. Volunteers will learn first-hand about the issues facing marine ecosystems while earning their PADI Advanced Open Water qualification. The program is specifically designed for volunteers between the ages of 15 -17 who can gain an impactful insight into global volunteering to enrich their knowledge of the world they live in. Younger volunteers will be under the supervision of reliable and resourceful mentors. How this project makes a difference: This program provides a database of coral and fish species to contribute to the long-term survival of the reef.
Program Highlights
1. Get your PADI Advanced Open Water certification
2. See exciting marine life such as turtles and dolphins
3. Have a chance to maybe even visit fascinating cenotes, underground river networks
4. Contribute to long-term conservation projects
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Quick Details
- Rural Areas, Mexico
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Student Exchange
- All Nationalities
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The best experience of my life so far!
by: Ale Sallier - United KingdomProgram: High School Marine Conservation & PADI Advanced Open WaterAttending the Under 18s trip to Puerto Morelos, Mexico was incredible. Before arriving I was quite nervous but that feeling immediately passed as we were immersed into our new life out there. Firstly, learning to dive and being under water counting the corals and fish was an out of body experience and we all fell in love with the underwater world so quickly, this was also helped by the brilliant presentations we received which informed us well on what was happening underwater. Volunteering at th...
I find it incredible how much I learnt and experienced
by: Gabi - United KingdomProgram: High School Marine Conservation & PADI Advanced Open WaterLooking back on my trip to Mexico I find it incredible how much I learnt and experienced in just two weeks. We started by focusing on getting our PADI Open Water Diving Certificate which allows you to dive up to eighteen metres anywhere in the world. This qualification is the first step necessary in acquiring further more advanced qualifications which are required for certain fields in marine biology. I had never dived before, going in the sea for the first time with our bcds and tanks was very ...
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Locations
- Rural Areas, Mexico
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Student Exchange
Availability
Years Offered: 2017,2018
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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