The Marine Conservation Volunteer program is open to all experience levels — no prior dive or field background is needed. What matters most is enthusiasm, teamwork, and a genuine interest in protecting the ocean. You’ll learn step-by-step, building water confidence and understanding how conservation work happens in the field.

Minimum Requirements

• Age 18+
• Confident swimming ability
• Good health and mobility for snorkelling and beach-based activities
• English comprehension sufficient to follow safety briefings and instructions

No Prior Experience Needed
This program is designed for beginners and ocean enthusiasts alike. Whether it’s your first time in the water or you already have some experience, you’ll gain practical insight and confidence through structured, hands-on learning.

Each day combines hands-on conservation tasks with opportunities to explore and learn about the marine environment. You’ll work alongside field staff, helping maintain core monitoring routines and supporting the smooth running of the station.

Activities vary by season and conditions but typically include:

• Snorkelling to record marine life sightings
• Participating in CoralWatch coral health and marine sighting surveys.
• Assisting with equipment preparation, station upkeep, and beach clean-ups.
• Joining informal discussions about reef ecology, conservation ethics, and marine protected areas.

• Method: CoralWatch colour-state surveys and guided reef observations during snorkelling sessions.
• Focus: Recognising coral health indicators and understanding what they reveal about reef condition.
• Good for volunteers interested in hands-on reef conservation and coral ecology.

• Method: Recording sightings of turtles, rays, and reef fish using simple logging sheets and ID guides.
• Focus: Developing observation skills, species recognition, and awareness of local biodiversity.
• Good for participants wanting to learn how marine life monitoring supports conservation.

• Method: Visual fish surveys using the Roving Diver Technique (RDT) — a relaxed, observation-based approach where volunteers record species seen during guided scuba dives.
• Focus: Learning to recognise common reef fish, record sightings consistently, and understand how these observations contribute to global monitoring efforts.
• Good for volunteers interested in practical fish identification and supporting long-term citizen-science programs.