Marine Impact
Why choose Marine Impact?
Along with our partners, our mission is to deliver the best international marine volunteer experiences with meaningful impact to the conservation and community efforts we work with, as well as the volunteers travelling with us. We have partnered with African Impact, to offer a variety of meaningful marine projects in some of the most iconic marine destinations on the planet. With African Impa...
Along with our partners, our mission is to deliver the best international marine volunteer experiences with meaningful impact to the conservation and community efforts we work with, as well as the volunteers travelling with us. We have partnered with African Impact, to offer a variety of meaningful marine projects in some of the most iconic marine destinations on the planet. With African Impact’s 15-year experience in the field and innovative approach to conservation and community volunteering, combined with the academic expertise and pioneering marine research at the Central Caribbean Marine Institute, headed up by Gretchen Goodbody, PHD from Harvard University - we have the perfect ingredients for high impact, meaningful and marine programs! Headed up by Gretchen Goodbody, reef ...
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by: NathanProgram: Zanzibar: Dolphin Research & Marine ConservationOverall this program has been an eye opening experience. There were plenty of once in a lifetime opportunities that I was able to witness and experience with my own eyes. As well as this, getting hands on experience in the field that I would love to work in. On top of this, the fact that I got to see and swim with one of the smartest, most majestic creatures on the planet already made this trip 10/10. The fact that the work I was doing was making a difference in assisting with research.
Dolphin research and conservation in Zanzibar
by: RhysProgram: Zanzibar: Dolphin Research & Marine ConservationThis volunteer program was incredible. I had such an amazing time and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in wildlife conservation and being fully immersed in the local community and spending time with super friendly and like minded people. Everyone was so nice, helpful and always willing to work hard and make a positive difference. Being able to ethically swim with dolphins in their natural habitat was an experience I will never forget.
Immersing and empowering experience
by: SarahProgram: Zanzibar: Dolphin Research & Marine ConservationThe past three weeks have been one of the amazing times of my life! I've met some amazing people and taken part in some unforgettable experiences whilst doing some meaningful volunteer work that has obvious positive impacts for the local community. The immersion in the community is wonderful and will be one of the most memorable parts of this project.
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Kathryn Morris
Interviewed in 2022
Kathryn worked in the volunteer/travel industry for a number of years, primarily in client-facing roles and then more recently, in management. She rea...
Kathryn Morris
Interviewed in 2022
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I volunteered abroad as a teenager and I’ve since worked in the volunteer/travel industry for a number of years. I believe volunteering and gaining hands-on experience in your field of interest is hugely valuable and Marine Impact offers incredible opportunities for those interested in learning about, or even pursuing, a career in marine conservation.
Dr. Gretchen Goodbody-Gringley
Interviewed in 2022
Director of Marine Impact and researcher at the Central Caribbean Marine Institute, Gretchen obtained her PhD from Harvard in 2009. She studied coral ...
Dr. Gretchen Goodbody-Gringley
Interviewed in 2022
What inspired you to travel abroad?
Science has always been my true passion, but I am a strong believer in the concept of liberal arts education. I find that by exposing oneself to a variety of experiences is the only way to truly understand yourself and how you want to contribute to the world.