Marine Conservation Internship with PADI Training
Highlights
- Earn your PADI Advanced Open Water qualification
- Gain experience in a range of marine conservation initiatives, including coral reef surveying and restoration.
- Preserve the unique ecosystem of the ocean
- Contribute to UN SDG #14, Life Below Water.
- Immerse yourself in Mexican culture, learning the language and sampling authentic Mexican cuisine.
- Earn your PADI Advanced Open Water qualification
- Gain experience in a range of marine conservation initiatives, including coral reef surveying and restoration.
- Preserve the unique ecosystem of the ocean
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About the program
Kickstart your career in marine conservation on this internship. Gain PADI certifications while diving in the spectacular waters of Mexico to collect valuable data.
Travel to Mexico and work alongside local authorities on the preservation of the Mexico Caribbean's Marine Biosphere Reserve, one of the largest ecosystems globally. The project goals are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal number 14, Life Below Water.
Interns will be PADI ...
Typical day
Participants are expected to remain flexible as project work changes based on weather as well as needs of our project partners.
Estimated Schedule:
5 or 6am: Wake up call
6 - 10 am: First Dive
12pm: Lunch
1pm - 4pm: Second Dive/Snorkel/Data inpur
6pm: Dinner
9pm: Bed Time
As an intern you will also have ...
Free-time activities
By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities.
Requirements
What's Included
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Details on arrival
- 23 Nov 2024
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