Marine Conservation Program
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Volunteer in Madagascar and help with local conservation efforts aimed at protecting the marine ecosystem. You will work with a range of oceanographic institutions to assist with building up community awareness, beach clean ups, regenerating the reef, Nudibranch research, monitoring turtles, and surveying reefs.
Volunteers will be trained in the skills necessary to excel in this position. Courses include techniques and methodologies for survey and identifying marine wildlife. We require that our Marine volunteers be certified in both Open Water and Advanced courses. We can provide certification courses.
Volunteers will be trained in the skills necessary to excel in this position. Courses include techniques and methodologies for survey and identifying marine wildlife. We require that our Marine volunteers be certified in both Open Water and Advanced courses. We can provide certification courses.
Highlights
Volunteers will experience a 10 day eco boat safariSnorkel in pristine waters
Dive in spectacular reefs
Participate in eco conservation initiatives in Madagascar
Qualifications
Both Open Water Dive Certification and Advanced Open Water Dive Certification are required but can be obtained at our MRCI Diving School.Volunteer Types
ConservationWhat`s Included
Volunteers stay in communal locally built eco-bungalows with beds (but need to supply their own bedding).Volunteers are served three meals per day consisting of fresh local ingredients and prepared by a locally trained chef (soft drinks, sweets and snacks are available for purchase at the centre's canteen).
We have our own transport for volunteer transfers. Boat transfers between the research centre and Nosy Be are available to volunteers at specific times.
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Program Locations
Nosy Komba, Madagascar
Overall rating
5.7
Experience
4
Program Administration
4
Living Conditions
8
Cultural Immersion
4
Social Life
8
Health and Safety
6
Program Details
Provider:
Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute
Location
- Madagascar: Nosy Komba
Terms:
Throughout the year
Program Duration:
1-3 months
Languages:
English
Participants:
Worldwide
Cost:
from £2,100
Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute - Program Reviews
For what it is, MRCI does a fine job. The facilities are nice, the food is edible and if you have no expectations of your money doing anything for anyone other than paying for a nice beach holiday then it's perfect. You also have to put up with being treated like a kid at summer camp so I would say it's best if you're 18-25 on a gap year paid by your parents. If you actually want to volunteer somewhere to do some good, then this may not be for you.
Perfect to pad your gap year resume but not much else.
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, On: 19 Apr 2018, Changed On: 19 Apr 2018 | No, I would not recommend this programFor what it is, MRCI does a fine job. The facilities are nice, the food is edible and if you have no expectations of your money doing anything for anyone other than paying for a nice beach holiday then it's perfect. You also have to put up with being treated like a kid at summer camp so I would say it's best if you're 18-25 on a gap year paid by your parents. If you actually want to volunteer somewhere to do some good, then this may not be for you.