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Malaysia Coral Reef and Turtle Conservation
Scuba dive in some of the finest diving sites in the world and encounter amazing tropical marine life. You may catch sight of turtles, and if you do there will be the opportunity to observe and monitor them.
After taking, or upgrading your PADI on the stunning island of Tioman, you will have the opportunity to take part in reef check surveys, dive or snorkel in search of stunning marine life, be part of an incredible turtle experience, explore the island & relax on the golden sandy beaches!
Volunteer RoleThe project is geared towards dives and coral reef conservation with an amazing turtle experience in the second week. There are three main parts:
- PADI Certification
(Open Water or Advanced, either of these two courses are included in the project cost. If you wish to do further training this can also be arranged in advance for you at an additional cost.)
- Turtle Experience
During this time you will be based at a resort, which has a licensed hatchery. You will be working with a Department of Fisheries egg collector and a project member of staff. At night you may accompany them by boat to collect the eggs laid by the turtles on nearby beaches. Your job will then be to monitor the eggs and release any hatchlings ready to go to sea.
- Reef Check Survey
The final element of the programme will involve doing reef check training, concluding with a Reef Check Survey in the fourth week. Reef Check is a vital global marine conservation programme and without Reef Check we would not be able to gauge the status of coral, let alone develop policy and laws to protect it. These reports are hugely significant in advising on global and national policy on protection of reefs.
Location
The project is located on the largest marine park island in Malaysia, Pulau Tioman, off the East Coast of Malaysia.
Accommodation and MealsFirst night is spent in a hostel dorm room in Kuala Lumpur. Once on the island, accommodation is situated on the longest stretch of inhabited golden sandy beach on the West Coast of Tioman in a wooden chalet with a maximum of 3 persons sharing.
Breakfast is included and will be toast, tea and coffee. On arrival you will be given a food allowance to cover lunch and dinner for your time on the island. Food here is delicious and meals available will be of Malay, Indian and Chinese cuisine and also a fusion of all three!
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Programme Overview
Prices & Durations: 4 weeks £1299
How to book & pay:
£195 deposit to secure place, balance due 12 weeks before departure.
What is included?
All land transfers
Accommodation during programme
Daily breakfast
Food allowance (lunch and dinner)
Project coordinator
Dive instructor
Orientation and welcome dinner
Reef Check programme
Turtle Experience
14 scuba dives
Open water or Advanced PADI
All dive equipment
Beach sports&other island activities |
What is not included?
Travel insurance
International and internal flights
All personal items
Beach items and games
Additional food/beverages
Laundry
Phone calls
Lunch on 1st day in Kuala Lumpur
Lunch while in transit (KL - Tioman) |
Programme Summary:
You will scuba dive in some of the finest diving sites in the world and encounter amazing tropical marine life.
Other Malaysia gap year programmes
Arrival dates: 3rd of the month (March–Aug excluding May)
Malaysia Travel Advice:
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