Marine conservation in Belize
Learn how to dive in the warmth of the Caribbean, not in a chlorinated swimming pool. No experience needed. Come on, dive in, the water's lovely. Ideal for volunteers interested in marine conservation.
All diving, accommodation, meals and diving equipment included Private ‘castaway' island Training for survey methodologies Fantastic diving on the 2nd biggest barrier reef in the world Swim with whale sharks and dolphins Year round tropical temperatures Pre-breakfast and night dives
US $995 excluding flights
In order to participate in our program, one must be a certified scuba diver or get PADI open water certified on the island during your stay with us.
Additional fees apply if taking PADI certification courses.
Additional fees apply if taking PADI certification courses.
Description of Marine conservation in Belize
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Departures on weekends but transfers can be made on other days at an extra cost
Travel guides
Belize is a country with a conundrum. Over a million people travel to peruse its Caribbean coastline of coral cays and castaway islands each year, but...
There are lots of common misconceptions about marine conservation: it's hugely 'serious'; a perpetual science lesson; issues only affect far-flung exo...
Reviews
10 Reviews of Marine conservation in Belize
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2023 by Andrea Taylor
The actual dives and lionfish hunting was fun, excellent stuff Read full reviewReviewed on 10 Dec 2021 by Jayne Webb
It was a 10/10. Stunning, memorable and rewarding. Read full reviewReviewed on 18 Nov 2020 by Emily Manker
This trip was unforgettable. The dive sites are all unique and beautiful for different reasons. The variety of wildlife you'll see under the water and from the island made this trip memorable. Read full reviewReviewed on 22 Jul 2019 by Georgina Stevens
I loved the beach clean up on a nearby island. Really great, especially for younger divers. Read full reviewReviewed on 31 Mar 2019 by Brian Benner
The most memorable part of the vacation was diving in a downpour. It wasn't scary, just interesting. Read full reviewReviewed on 30 May 2018 by Irina Tyshkevich
All of it was pretty amazing. I didn't realize how small the island was and I loved it. Being able to dive 3 times a day and get to know the local marine life, while learning about it was my favourite. Read full reviewReviewed on 09 Jun 2018 by Sanya Ozic
Being on the tropical island, 28miles from the land, with only 25 people, immersed I nature and conservation project. Didn't miss civilization at all. Read full reviewReviewed on 15 Apr 2014 by Lucy Keech
The diving was fabulous. The instructors are brilliant, very patient and informative! Read full reviewReviewed on 03 Apr 2014 by Michelle Lamarca
The most memorable part was diving with like minded staff and guests who love and appreciate the ocean and contributing to research and conservation...Excellent opportunity and experience. Read full reviewResponsible Travel
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Planet
We are one of the leading NGOs/non-profit marine conservation organizations in Belize. We have been developing and working on a wide variety of marine conservation projects to protect the Belize Barrier Reef and ocean ecosystem since 2006. We are a registered NGO in Belize as well as a registered non-profit in the USA.Our mission is to protect our oceans through hands-on conservation action and marine environmental education and awareness. We empower everyday global citizens to take an active role in directly protecting and conserving the Belize Barrier Reef and our oceans that we love via our marine conservation projects and environmental education and awareness.
People
Our mission is to not only protect our coral reefs and oceans, but to also provide sustainable employment and job training to poor coastal Belizean communities. Our staff is comprised almost entirely of Belizeans, who we have been hired through our internship/job training program. They serve in leadership roles as managers, marine biologists, educators, and scuba dive instructors.Our ultimate goal is to utilize scientifically researched based approaches to conserve and protect fragile marine and coastal habitats, and create livelihoods to support the culture and traditions of the coastal communities of Belize. We have demonstrated the scalable potential of marine conservation to bring lasting benefits to people and biodiversity in some of the world’s poorest coastal communities. Effective community-based conservation and sustainable management of reefs is critical to the future of Belize.
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