Marine Conservation
Marine conservation and diving projects could be your opportunity to learn to dive on and contribute to the future preservation of some of the most pristine yet fragile coral reef systems on Earth. As human impacts continue to adversely affect some of the most biologically important regions of the world, this could be your chance to make a lasting contribution to the conservation of perhaps the most beautiful ecosystem of them all, the coral reef.
What to do in Marine Conservation
The complexity of the marine environment means that your conservation work can take virtually any shape or form and focus on a huge variety of conservation interests. Depending on your motivation, your marine conservation experience could include work with fish, mammals, invertebrates, coral, mangroves, seagrass, fisheries or the communities who depend so closely on the marine environment in their everyday life.
Your conservation efforts could involve the ongoing monitoring of coral reef species, the design and implementation of sustainable fisheries or even the establishment of marine protected areas and marine reserves.
Known as the rainforests of the sea, coral reefs are perhaps the most threatened of all marine environments and are critically important to the communities that have been intrinsically linked to coral reefs for their survival for thousands of years.
As habitat loss and other negative impacts on coral reef systems continue to grow, your marine conservation project could put you in the unique position of being able to contribute to the protection of some of the most biodiverse places in the world.
Where to go to volunteer in marine conservation
The worldwide decline of coral reefs in recent years has resulted in them becoming a focus for marine conservation projects in many areas. The engagement of local communities in conservation initiatives has been crucial to their success and the subsequent implementation of such measures as fishery quotas and marine reserves.
Famous for the presence of megafauna including whale sharks and humpback whales, the coral reefs of the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa have become areas of focus for marine conservation efforts. Travelling to Africa could see you sharing the oceans with these gentle giants in Madagascar, or monitoring the ongoing effectiveness of the Mafia Island Marine Park in Tanzania.
Renowned for the remoteness of its island communities and the pristine nature of the coral reefs that are found there, the South Pacific could be where you head to lend your hand to ongoing marine conservation project work on a remote offshore island in Fiji rarely visited by tourists.
Marine conservation with Frontier
Frontier set up its first marine conservation project on Mafia Island in Tanzania in 1989 and played a crucial role in the establishment in 1995 of the Mafia Island Marine Park. For over 21 years Frontier has specialised in the provision of projects and the unique opportunities made possible through ongoing volunteer monitoring of local ecosystems.
While on a Frontier marine conservation and diving project you could have the opportunity to train to PADI Advanced Open Water or even beyond, as well as complete one of a number of accredited qualifications that will contribute significantly to your CV.
If you think marine conservation could be your ideal project then just get in touch and we’ll be happy to answer any questions that you may have, or if you’re ready to get out there and get wet then why not apply online now?
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Check out this amazing footage from one of our recent volunteers to the Tanzania Marine Project:
Take a look at our marine conservation and diving programmes and see where they could take you:
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Crystal clear waters host a wealth of marine habitats and wildlife, making this a perfect location to learn to scuba dive and explore this pristine and magical underwater world.
latest review ..."This weekend, we were celebrating the Environment Ambassador’s Awareness Raising Day at the..."
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Marine
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TZM
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Dive in some of the least explored marine sites in the world, helping further the research and protection of these pristine ecosystems and work towards a sustainable environment in Madagascar.
latest review ..."The Madagascar Marine Conservation project has been a brilliant and exciting experience for every..."
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Africa
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Marine
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Project Code:
MGM
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Scuba dive in the crystal clear waters of the south Pacific. Live in a paradise beach camp and help carry out important marine conservation work.
latest review ..."Frontier Fiji marine are feeling good today - our permanent markers have been placed to set out o..."
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Australasia
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Marine
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4 week +
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FJM
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An unforgettable teaching experience, a breathtaking trek through the prolific forests teeming with flora and fauna, and scuba diving in one of the best diving spots in the world!
latest review ..."What an exciting few days here on the Madagascar camp! We kicked off the start of phase 2 with th..."
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Africa
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Teaching
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28/42 days
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MGA
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Join us on a paradise island off Tanzania's coast. Snorkel dazzling coral reefs among a kaleidoscope of tropical fish, hop aboard a traditional sailing boat, and relax on white sandy beaches.
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Africa
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Community
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TSS
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Explore the best of this seductive East African destination – dive in heavenly waters, appreciate the majesty of nature tracking native wildlife and teach in a rural school.
latest review ..."The journey to Mafia camp was an interesting, breath taking and wacky experience!
The plane w..."
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Africa
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Marine
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6 weeks
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TZD
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Combine teaching and living in a Tanzanian community with adventure travel on this magical tour of all the best that Tanzania has to offer.
latest review ..."My time on the project was a wonderful time where I learnt much about the basic living on camp in..."
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Africa
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Adventure
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6 weeks
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TZA
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Change the lives of those around you for the better and leave a legacy that will last for decades to come on Mafia Island, Tanzania's most perfect tropical paradise.
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Africa
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Marine
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TBC
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Change the lives of those around you for the better and leave a legacy that will last for decades to come in Nosy Be, Madagascar's most perfect tropical island paradise.
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Africa
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Marine
Duration:
2 weeks +
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MBC
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Improve the lives of remote Pacific Islanders as you help to protect the pristine, white sand beaches around this South Pacific paradise.
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Australasia
Activity:
Marine
Duration:
2 weeks +
Project Code:
FJB
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