Marine Conservation Expedition in Belize

with Blue Ventures

	North America, Belize
	Start date: All year round
	Duration: 3 - 12 weeks
	No Salary: Volunteer project
	Accommodation included
	Due to the various ethnic influences in Belize, food will be a mixture of western, Caribbean and Mexican.
	Training provided

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Blue Ventures is an award-winning marine conservation organisation offering unique expeditions in Madagascar, Belize and Timor-Leste. Our expeditions provide science and PADI dive training to our volunteers so that they can contribute towards our internationally recognised marine research and community work. Our focus on quality and value for money means that we offer some of the best accommodation, food and service in the sector and safety is a top priority when working above and below the water in remote environments. Our high standards have resulted in numerous awards including winning the 'Best Volunteering Organisation' at the Responsible Travel Awards and winning the 'Best Volunteering Organisation' in the British Youth Travel Awards.

Course Highlights

what makes this gap year memorable

✔Learning to SCUBA dive in a UNESCO World Heritage listed Marine Reserve and National Park
✔Spotting eagle rays, nurse sharks, turtles and other charismatic megafauna
✔Undertaking marine science training delivered by our team of experienced scientists
✔Collecting vital reef research data which contributes to datasets utilised by the Belizean government
✔Unwinding at our remote dive camp and playing volleyball with your fellow volunteers
✔Spending time living with a Belizean family in homestay accommodation and learning about Belizean culture at the fishing village of Sarteneja

Course Description

a typical day on this gap project

A typical day on our Belize expedition will likely involve SCUBA diving on the vibrant reefs within the Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve, studying fish and coral species identification with guidance from Blue Ventures field scientists, taking a kayak out for a paddle, snorkelling on the reefs nearby to the island, or simply enjoying some down-time in your hammock.

Would you be a good fit?

the requirements for this course

The minimum age volunteers can join is 17 - there are no pre-requisites in terms of qualifications or experience.

What can we offer you?

why choose us for your gap year

Accommodation (homestay in Sarteneja and beachfront cabins at dive camp), three meals a day plus tea and coffee, dive training to PADI Advanced Open Water level, daily diving, marine science training plus use of BCD, regulators, cylinders and weights.