Live life to the full on this exciting marine conservation project in the beautiful Yasawa region of Fiji, famous for its palm tree lined beaches, sparkling white sand and crystal clear water! Fiji’s incredible marine environment is sadly becoming increasingly under threat. As a volunteer you’ll play a huge role in protecting this environment by […]
Skate and Ray Conservation Projects
Marine Conservation Volunteering in Ireland
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
Costa Rican Sea Turtles
Help this dedicated team study the behavior of adult and newly hatched turtles, their migratory routes, and how human activities and pollution impact them. Only by gathering a trove of data on these ancient creatures can we fully understand the dramatic decline of leatherbacks in the Pacific Ocean and the population dynamics of marine turtles in general. Go to Earthwatch’s website to find out … Find out more
Sail The Hebrides
On board Silurian, a team of scientists and volunteers are conducting visual and acoustic surveys to find out more about the distribution, abundance, movements and behaviour of whales, dolphins, porpoises and other fauna, such as basking sharks, seals and seabirds. They also investigate high-use habitats – areas that are particularly favourable for certain species, and anthropogenic impacts – and … Find out more
Dolphin & Whale Research and Coastal Conservation Volunteer
Volunteer in South Africa with whales and dolphins along Kynsna's beautiful coast! Photo credit: Shutterstock, Sergey Popov V. Volunteer in South Africa with whales and dolphins on a community based research and conservation project in Kynsna! Not only will you have the experience of working alongside an eco-tourism company in their efforts to study dolphin and whale populations, you'll also … Find out more
Marine Science Internship in Belize with Real Gap
This four week internship is designed and run by marine scientists, giving eight students and graduates practical work experience and insight into life working in this fascinating line of work. Interns will be working alongside a team of researchers and government authorities in Belize, which is home to the second largest barrier reef system in the world. Throughout the programme you will … Find out more
