Volunteer Role
This project gives you the truly unique opportunity to take part in a huge range of underwater research with our field scientists specialising in mega fauna and marine ecology. Current investigative projects include whale shark and dolphin surveys, coral disease surveys and reef fish surveys to name a few. Volunteers will become involved in some or all of these activities:
- Whale-shark and dolphin survey
- Dive research
- Coral disease surveys
- Juvenile corals and reproduction
- Fish surveys
- Lobster and conch survey
- Mangrove surveys
- Community work
- Clerical work
What’s Included in the Programme
- All food and accommodation
- All dive equipment
- All science training
- All project related transport
- 24/7 emergency assistance
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- International flights
- Internal flights to Utila Island
- PADI dive training
- Travel insurance
- Any extra excursions
- Alcoholic beverages/extra snacks
