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Operation Wallacea - Mexico
The Mexico project has both marine and terrestrial components, being based in either Akumal Bay or the Calakmul biosphere reserves. The Calakmul projects focus on assessing the reserve's biodiversity by surveying a number of key groups – butterflies and moths, reptiles, amphibians, birds, bats, and large mammals. Volunteers can get involved with each of these surveys while based on a site near an ...
The Mexico project has both marine and terrestrial components, being based in either Akumal Bay or the Calakmul biosphere reserves. The Calakmul projects focus on assessing the reserve's biodiversity by surveying a number of key groups – butterflies and moths, reptiles, amphibians, birds, bats, and large mammals. Volunteers can get involved with each of these surveys while based on a site near an ancient Mayan city. The marine project at Akumal involves work on turtle populations, coral restoration, and mangrove mapping. Operation Wallacea is a research and environmental organization working alongside university and college academics to build long-term data sets to put toward various conservation management goals. We recruit volunteers to help out with data collection, training them ...
Program Highlights
Get the chance to explore the Selva Maya (Mayan Jungle), the largest expanse of tropical forest outside of the Amazon.
Volunteer in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, one of the last remaining stands of virgin forests in Mexico.
Dive into the history of Calakmul, one of the two largest ancient Mayan ruined cities.
Get the chance to see endangered species, like the jaguar and tapir.
Witness the huge number of nesting turtles each summer and a permanent population of green turtles in Akumal.
Quick Details
- Rural Areas, Mexico
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- Summer
- Animal Welfare
- Biological Research
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
- Marine Conservation
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- All Nationalities
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Launchpad into Fieldwork
by: Amadahy Schultz - South AfricaProgram: Operation Wallacea - MexicoStarting the first year of my undergraduate program, it was daunting to see how theory and content-heavy the next few years looked, with no opportunity for field work or anything hands-on. But after finding Opwall I was immediately drawn into the opportunity of conservation fieldwork, especially in my home country of Mexico. The biggest obstacle was fundraising for the trip, but I was pleased with the advice and coaching that Opwall provided on fundraising as it was extremely helpful and made it...
I had an amazing experience
by: Cameron Guerra - CanadaProgram: Operation Wallacea - MexicoI got to see so many cool animals and learn many different survey techniques. I spent a week in the jungle and a week diving at the beach. My favourite surveys in the jungle were the bird and mammal surveys, and I loved the coral surveys at the beach. The food was amazing and the staff were lovely. I would definitely go back again!
Great experience
by: M Grove - EnglandProgram: Operation Wallacea - MexicoI really enjoyed my 2 weeks in Mexico Akumal Bay. I got my PADI the first week and did some ecology field work the second. It was a shame that in the second week due to staffing issues we did not get to do as much field ecology work as I would have liked. The dive centre was beautiful and I have great memories there. The accommodation for students is great, it was a shame to have school students staying ag the same time as us as I wasn’t expecting this. The food was edible but just not nutrition...
Program Details
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Locations
- Rural Areas, Mexico
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Biological Research
- Conservation
Availability
Years Offered: 2024, 2025
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Training
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Other
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