Marine Dimensions’ short term marine conservation volunteering trips have been developed as an option for students, graduates and wildlife enthusiasts who would like to experience working in the field of marine conservation and environmental education. Designed to run over a period of one or two weeks, the placements include a wide range of activities, […]
Featured Conservation Projects
Coastal and Marine Conservation in Ecuador
You will be working with our partner a local NGO whose mission is the conservation of Ecuador’s marine ecosystems and resources. Our partner organization works under the guidelines of Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment (In Spanish, Ministerio del Ambiente del Ecuador – MAE). This joint work has allowed the achievement of important advances in terms of conservation. By volunteering with this … Find out more
Conservation: Multi-Marine Project with Sharks, Whales and Dolphins, near Cape Town
Much emphasis is placed on observing behaviour and the interactions of sharks around the boat. You will be taught how to get in and out of the cage and how to remain secure and safe in the cage. You may have to record observations of the White Sharks. This will include sex, size, markings and behaviour. You might be asked to help fill in data sheets for the sharks they spot day to day. … Find out more
Coastal Conservation and Education Project, South Africa
Volunteer in Plettenberg Bay as a wildlife conservation volunteer with whales, dolphins and seals! Volunteer in Plettenberg Bay with marine wildlife including endangered species: Coastal Conservation and Education Project's vision is to create a conservation model for Plettenberg Bay that ensures the sustained utilisation of marine and coastal resources through community … Find out more
Mexico Marine Conservation Awareness
Get a taste of life as a conservationist or marine biologist when you travel to south-eastern Mexico’s pristine Yucatan Peninsula and discover a new underwater world by learning to dive in the spectacular Caribbean Sea. You will learn first-hand about the issues facing marine ecosystems and learn valuable skills such as fish and coral identification and how to conduct reef-based research as a … Find out more
