Marine Conservation Philippines

Marine Conservation Philippines is a registered scientific non-profit that uses citizen science as a tool to monitor marine protected areas in the central Philippines. International volunteers join the organization and learn scientific scuba diving protocols after which they dive twice a day, providing valuable insights into the health and resilience of critical marine areas providing food security and tourism opportunities for local communities. In addition to participating in scientific diving, most volunteers also use the opportunity to further their credentials and skills in scuba diving, as free PADI scuba courses are provided by award-winning instructors working for the NGO. The Philippines is considered the center of marine biodiversity. Situated right in the middle of the c...