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SCUBA OWD + Great Barrier Reef Marine Conservation





Highlights
- Become a trained volunteer marine biologist, surveying and reporting on the health of the Great Barrier Reef through thrilling snorkeling adventures on tropical islands.🐚🐬
- Learn to dive in one of the world's most amazing locations by completing an Open Water Dive Certificate. 🐠
- Take part in marine debris clean-up activities, actively reducing the threats posed to marine life and making a direct positive impact. 🪸
- Dive into the incredible underwater world and swim alongside a diverse range of sea life, including fascinating turtles and majestic sharks. 🦈
- Connect with like-minded individuals from around the world, sharing your passion for marine conservation and creating lasting friendships. 🌍🗺️
- Become a trained volunteer marine biologist, surveying and reporting on the health of the Great Barrier Reef through thrilling snorkeling adventures on tropical islands.🐚🐬
- Learn to dive in one of the world's most amazing locations by completing an Open Water Dive Certificate. 🐠
- Take part in marine debris clean-up activities, actively reducing the threats posed to marine life and making a direct positive impact. 🪸
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About the program
Learn to dive (Open Water Certificate) while helping protect and conserve the world’s biggest coral reef. 🪸
Ready to discover the underwater world while making a real difference?
This unique program combines learning to dive with impactful marine conservation. Start your adventure by earning your Open Water Dive Certification on the stunning Great Barrier Reef. Already certified? Take the next step with ...
Typical day
Week 1: Learn to dive with an Open Water Certification, exploring the reef through guided dives.
Week 2: Shift to conservation, participating in snorkel-based reef health surveys, turtle monitoring, and clean-ups. Gain hands-on experience in marine biology and ecological data ...
Free-time activities
There is plenty to do in this vibrant part of Australia so take some time out before or after your placement to explore some of the surrounding areas.
- Cairns and the surrounding areas have it - dive sites, Fitzroy Island National Park, off road driving, ballooning, canoeing, cruising, scuba-diving, ...
Requirements
What's Included
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Details on arrival
The programs run most months of every year. Please contact us for start dates further out than these.
Start dates for the full non-certified Open Water Dive Certificate:
29/6/2025 - 12/7/2025 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
27/7/2025 - 9/8/2025 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
24/8/2025 - 6/9/2025 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
28/9/2025 - 11/10/2025 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
26/10/2025 - 8/11/2025 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
30/11/2025 - 13/12/2025 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
2026 Dates
4/1/2026 - 17/1/2026 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
25/01/2026 - 07/02/2026 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
22/02/2026 - 07/03/2026 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
29/03/2026 - 11/04/2026 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
26/04/2026 - 09/05/2026 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
24/5/2026 - 06/06/2026 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
28/06/2026 - 11/07/2026 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
26/07/2026 - 08/08/2026 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
30/08/2026 - 12/09/2026 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
27/09/2026 - 10/10/2026 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
25/10/2026 - 7/11/2026 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
29/11/2026 - 12/12/2026 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
2027 Dates
03/01/2027 - 16/01/2027 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
24/01/2027 - 06/02/2027 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
21/02/2027 - 06/03/2027 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
28/03/2027 - 10/04/2027 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
25/04/2027 - 08/05/2027 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
30/05/2027 - 12/06/2027 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
27/06/2027 - 10/07/2027 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
25/07/2027 - 07/08/2027 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
29/08/2027 - 11/09/2027 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
26/09/2027 - 9/10/2027 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
24/10/2027 - 6/11/2027 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
28/11/2027 - 11/12/2027 (optional 1-2 extra weeks)
The second installment of your project fees is due after you paid the deposit on Volunteer World. This is a total of $495 AUD and comes off your balance. The balance is due 90 days prior to travel. So if you book within 90 days you will be required to pay in full upon booking confirmation. For all further information about the fees, please scroll down to the section "Program Fees."
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