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Marine Conservation in Thailand
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Join a local marine conservation project that involves research and restoration dives, learning about initiatives, and making a difference in community efforts. The program is structured over 4 weeks, which you can join for one week or more as well as add any duration for required dive courses. The longer you stay, the more conservation topics and initiatives you can get involved in. Each we...
Join a local marine conservation project that involves research and restoration dives, learning about initiatives, and making a difference in community efforts. The program is structured over 4 weeks, which you can join for one week or more as well as add any duration for required dive courses. The longer you stay, the more conservation topics and initiatives you can get involved in. Each week combines lectures with dives and activities with a specific conservation focus. Here is an outline of what’s typically involved, which can vary throughout the year depending on the research and activities undertaken by the project: - Reef health surveys - Biorock coral rehabilitation and coral nursery - Artificial reef construction/maintenance - Mooring buoy installation - Giant clam nu...
Program Highlights
Contribute to a range of local marine conservation initiatives.
Live on a tropical island.
Help protect the environment and maintain a balance between nature and the demands on it from diving and tourism, the fishing industry, and the Thai community,
Have a quick and direct impact on the island's environment.
Make friends with volunteers from around the world!
Quick Details
- Koh Tao, Thailand
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Biological Research
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
- Environment
- Marine Conservation
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- South African
Recognitions
Program Reviews
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Overall Rating
Total Reviews
Rewarding and inspiring experience
by: Luke - United KingdomProgram: Marine Conservation in ThailandI joined the project for 3 weeks, it was a very rewarding and inspiring experience. Everything about my experience was excellent, from Pod’s service in organising my trip to saying goodbye to my many new friends for life from the project. The staff at the project are passionate and hardworking and make you feel welcome right from the start. I will be going back to visit them! Thank you Pod and the Marine Conservation team! The most rewarding thing for me was to see the marine animals using th...
Everything was extremely well organized
by: Charles - AustraliaProgram: Marine Conservation in ThailandEverything was extremely well organized from start to finish - we could not have asked for a better trip. From the planning of the trip to the actual placement itself, it was all extremely streamlined and efficient. My brother and I decided to embark on a 2 week trip to Koh Tao, Thailand, to participate in the Marine Conservation project. We were both recreational divers with healthy interests in the marine world, but wanted to do something different than just observe; we wanted to get a hand...
New heaven dive
by: Anonymous - EnglandProgram: Marine Conservation in ThailandSimply AWESOME. Loved it. Cheap, great quality, great people, great value. Would go back right now.!! Get involved enjoy your days and nights. Amazing area with incredible views and diving. New Heaven Dive school is the best. Infinity pool at coffee shop restaurant next door. Great accommodation too.
Program Details
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Locations
- Koh Tao, Thailand
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Biological Research
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Required Equipment
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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