Invasive Species Management

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1 - 8 weken  ·  Leeftijd 16 - 50+

rating  Buitengewoon 4.9  · 
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Highlights

  • Feel the excitement of spearing the invasive lionfish and the satisfaction in helping remove this invasive species destroying the reefs of the Caribbean
  • Volunteer on a remote private Caribbean island, a real castaway island located directly on the Belize Barrier Reef
  • Protect the reef ecosystem by directly participating in our ongoing marine conservation projects and learn all about coral reefs and marine life

Highlights

  • Feel the excitement of spearing the invasive lionfish and the satisfaction in helping remove this invasive species destroying the reefs of the Caribbean
  • Volunteer on a remote private Caribbean island, a real castaway island located directly on the Belize Barrier Reef
  • Protect the reef ecosystem by directly participating in our ongoing marine conservation projects and learn all about coral reefs and marine life
  • Learn to dive or further your dive qualifications; everyone contributes regardless of your experience
  • Be part of our dive team of invasive lionfish hunters and patrol the reefs of the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve, part of the famed Belize Barrier Reef


  • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 16+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Families
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het programma

    Make a difference by removing lionfish, an invasive species decimating reef ecosystems. Learn to dive while culling lionfish.

    Lionfish:  A Tropical Invasion

    Our lionfish program focuses on removing this invasive species from the reef ecosystem. People often feel that “releasing” a fish or any other animal into the wild is a good thing, but not in the case of the lionfish! The initial source of the lionfish invasion can ...

    Over het programma

    Lionfish:  A Tropical Invasion

    Our lionfish program focuses on removing this invasive species from the reef ecosystem. People often feel that “releasing” a fish or any other animal into the wild is a good thing, but not in the case of the lionfish! The initial source of the lionfish invasion can be pinpointed to personal aquarium releases in Florida, USA back in 1985, probably by people whose lionfish were getting too big for the tank or eating the other fish. Lionfish are indigenous to the Pacific and Indian Oceans but not the Atlantic and Caribbean Oceans. In their natural habitat, they have a diet that is not a threat to the environment; and they have natural predators to keep their numbers in check. However, in the Atlantic and Caribbean Oceans they are an invasive predator, feeding on reef species that are key to healthy reef ecosystems. These native reef species have no evolutionary defense mechanism against the invasive lionfish.

    Lionfish: An Invasive Species

    • Spawn approximately 30,000 to 40,000 eggs every 3-5 days (over 2 million eggs each year)
    • Eats prey up to 1/2 their body length and can consume 20 native reef fish in only 30 minutes
    • A single lionfish can reduce native fish on a reef by 80% in just 5 weeks
    • Can live up to 30 years

    Since the invasive lionfish have no known predators and can produce up to 2 million eggs each year their populations are exploding unchecked. Moreover, as an invasive species, they’re feeding on key endemic species and outcompeting native populations.  This threatens the delicate balance of coral reef ecosystems that rely on native reef fish to clean the reef of algae and parasites.  In addition, because lionfish feed on prey normally consumed by snappers, groupers, and other commercially important native species, their presence negatively affects the well-being of valuable commercial and recreational fisheries.  As their populations explode exponentially, they put additional stress on coral reefs already struggling from the effects of climate change, pollution, disease, overfishing, and other stressors.

    What will you be doing?

    You will be capturing and removing as many lionfish as you can!!  As part of our scuba dive team of invasive lionfish hunters, you will patrol the reefs of the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve, part of the famed Belize Barrier Reef.  Here in southern Belize, we at ReefCI spotted our first lionfish in November 2009 but they were few and far between. Now we are spotting them on every reef and sometimes as many as 50-100 at one dive site. This is a dramatic increase and extremely worrying as we are the only volunteers regularly patrolling the second largest barrier reef in the world.  After capture, we dissect some lionfish and study their stomach contents for research purposes. Then we eat!  ReefCI volunteers often get lionfish on the dinner menu, cooked in garlic and black pepper or ceviche, they are extremely tasty.

    ReefCI is currently supplying local restaurants with the lionfish we remove. We are giving them lionfish to include on their menus to introduce lionfish as a food source and to increase awareness of this problem amongst restaurant customers!! Lionfish ceviche, lionfish fish cakes, and fried whole lionfish are all delicious to eat. ReefCI is also working with local Belizean women to help them make jewelry from the spines and fins. We give them the sun-dried fins and spines and then buy the jewellery from the women and make them available for purchase.

    We are extremely proud of our battle against the invasive and destructive lionfish. ReefCI is removing more lionfish and collecting more data on lionfish than any other conservation organization in the country of Belize. ReefCI staff and volunteers are on target to remove over 7,000 lionfish this year alone and dissect 1,585 for research purposes!

    Please join us in the fight to save the reef from this invasive species!

    Dive Certifications and Courses Offered on the Island

    In order to participate in our program, one must be a certified scuba diver.  Not certified?  No worries, many of our volunteers come to the island to learn to dive.  Looking to further your dive credentials?  Many of our volunteers come to our island to further their diving certification status.  Regardless of your diving level, our island is a wonderful place to learn with calm, clear waters and little current.  Our volunteer trips are for both non-experienced and experienced divers - all levels of divers are welcomed.  

    We have many dive courses available to help you develop your scuba skills and marine conservation knowledge while on the island volunteering with us.  Below is the price our program charges for each PADI certification course and approximately how long it will take you to complete the certification course on the island.  Approximate time to complete the course is based on your aptitude, understanding, and your ability to complete the PADI requirements for the course.

    PADI Certification Courses Offered on the Island

    • Open Water Certification – $225 USD (3 days)*
    • Advanced Open Water Certification – $275 USD (3 days)*
    • Rescue Diver Certification – $325 USD (1 week)*
    • Divemaster Certification – $750 USD (4 week minimum stay)*

    PADI Specialty Certification Courses Offered on the Island  (One must be open water certified before taking any PADI specialty courses below)

    PADI Specialties with a Marine Conservation Focus

    • Coral Reef Conservation – $175 USD (1 day)
    • Fish Identification – $175 USD (2 days)
    • Invasive Lionfish – $175 USD (2 days)
    • Shark Conservation – $175 USD (2 days)
    • Underwater Naturalist – $175 USD (2 days)

    PADI Specialties with a Diving Skills Focus

    • Deep Diver – $175 USD (3 days)*
    • Emergency First Response – $175 USD (1 day)*
    • Underwater Navigator – $175 USD (3 days)*
    • Underwater Photographer – $250 USD (2 days)*

    *Please Note:  The PADI Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, Divemaster, Deep Diver, Emergency First Response, Underwater Navigator, and Underwater Photographer courses require the PADI eLearning prior to arrival.  All other courses do NOT require the PADI eLearning prior to arrival.  You must be a fully certified open water diver before taking any PADI specialty courses.

    In order to be certified on the island, you will need to complete the PADI eLearning portion of your course (Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, Divemaster, Deep Diver, Emergency First Response, Underwater Navigator, or Underwater Photographer) prior to your arrival to our island.  With PADI’s online eLearning, you will complete the classroom/theory portion of your course online before your arrival.  PADI charges from $125 to $225 USD (cost varies depending on course) for the eLearning and the cost is paid to PADI via their website.  A link to register for PADI’s online eLearning will be sent to you upon registration and you must complete the eLearning before your arrival.  This link will affiliate you with ReefCI and lets us know you are registered and taking the course with us. After completing the eLearning, you must print out your eRecord (or snap a picture of it on your phone) and bring it with you to the island for our instructors.  Once on the island, you will complete the required in-water training portion of the course with ReefCI.  The cost paid to ReefCI for the in-water portion of your course depends on which course you are taking with us.  (see our prices above)



    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Each week/day will differ but you will be helping and participating in the following areas:

    • Invasive Lionfish:  Spearfish to remove this destructive invasive species that is destroying native coral reef ecosystems. 
    • Marine Conservation Education: Learn about coral reefs and marine animals and ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Each week/day will differ but you will be helping and participating in the following areas:

    • Invasive Lionfish:  Spearfish to remove this destructive invasive species that is destroying native coral reef ecosystems. 
    • Marine Conservation Education: Learn about coral reefs and marine animals and discover how we can protect our oceans and reefs.  
    • Whale Shark Monitoring (if spotted):  Dive with the largest fish in the ocean and record sightings to improve conservation efforts.
    • Biodiversity Identification Dives:  Identification dives (fish, sea turtles, sharks, invertebrates, coral) to increase one’s knowledge and understanding of reef ecosystems.
    • Beach Clean-ups:  Weekly beach and island trash/plastic removal on islands of the Belize Barrier Reef.

    Depending on the season and length of stay you might not take part in all of these activities above but it is a good bet that you will experience most of them. 

    Is this trip for me?

    We attract a vast cross section of demographics from diverse ages, backgrounds, and nationalities.  We have singles, students, working professionals, families, couples, and retirees that come to our island!  People coming on this type of volunteer experience all have a shared passion for diving and ocean conservation, which makes for great group dynamics. We give the general diver a unique opportunity to learn about and help conserve the marine environment while having a fun volunteer experience. Our trips are for both experienced and non-experienced divers and those wishing to become certified divers. Everyone contributes regardless of their background or experience. The research methodologies we teach are very simple and you will learn all you need to know in our training sessions prior to each dive.  You will be spearing the invasive lionfish and participating in our other conservation dives and making a difference!

    A typical week will include the following:

    • 5 days/4 nights on private island in the Caribbean off the coast of Belize
    • 3 meals daily during dive week
    • 12-13 dives per week
    • At least one night dive a week
    • Training for conservation work and participation in our conservation programs
    • Island boat transfers to and from island
    • All diving equipment (excluding wetsuit, fins, booties, dive mask)
    • Accommodations while on the island


    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Our volunteers can choose how much they wish to get involved.  Some people want to do as much conservation diving and learning as possible, while others wish to combine the conservation dives with relaxation and fun dives.  All dives are voluntary so you can choose to relax in our hammocks with ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Our volunteers can choose how much they wish to get involved.  Some people want to do as much conservation diving and learning as possible, while others wish to combine the conservation dives with relaxation and fun dives.  All dives are voluntary so you can choose to relax in our hammocks with a good book, fish from the island, or do a bit of sea kayaking/stand up paddle boarding or immerse yourself in conservation volunteering. The choice is yours!  

    We have lots to offer on the island when not diving!

    • Stand Up Paddle Boarding
    • Kayaking
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing from the island
    • Conservation help (dissections, data collection)
    • Volleyball
    • Badminton
    • Great food
    • Further your dive course training with us!
    • Lots of hammock time!!
    Depending how long your stay with us is, the weekends back on the mainland are yours to explore. Besides the incredible diving and conservation experience you will have with us Monday-Friday on our island, Belize has so much to explore on the mainland where you will be on the weekend! From ancient ruins, jungles and nature expeditions, spelunking, repelling, ziplining, cave and river tubing, to cultural tours; there is something for everyone.  You are guaranteed a trip of a lifetime in Belize!  

    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 16 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je ten minste 16 jaar te zijn op de startdatum van het programma.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

    Vereiste documenten

    Our digital/online scuba diving waivers will be sent to you upon registration.

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    Volunteering with ReefCI is a great way to get an insider’s view about the issues facing marine ecosystems and do your part to help the cause. Anyone can volunteer. Everyone can make a difference regardless of skill and ability. No experience is necessary, just a desire to be the change you wish to see in the world!

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door ReefCI

    What is Included?
    • 5 days/4 nights on private island in the Caribbean off the coast of Belize
    • 3 meals daily during dive week
    • 12-13 dives per week
    • At least one night dive a week
    • Training for conservation work and participation in our conservation projects
    • Island boat transfers to and from island
    • Accommodations while on the island

    What is Not Included?

    • Flights to Placencia, Belize
    • Wetsuit, fins, booties, dive mask (must bring your own)
    • Dive gear rental fee (BCD and regulator): 30 USD per week 
    • Sapodilla Caye Marine Park Fees: 30 USD per week
    • Optional alcohol and soda/pop while on the island (2-5 USD per drink) 
    • Optional PADI certification courses you would like to take while on the island

    Accomodatie

    We are located on a beautiful, idyllic remote private island that is part of the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve Park, located in southern Belize about an hour boat ride from the mainland. Our island, Tom Owens Caye, is a true ‘castaway’ coral caye island located directly on the Belize Barrier Reef.  The island is about 1½ acres and has a large living area, great views and lots of hammock space. All of our volunteers upon arrival tell us that the photos do not do the island justice! It really is a perfect Caribbean paradise. 

    Accommodations are basic but clean and comfortable and can best be described as hostel-like.  If you are expecting or wishing a 5-star resort then our island is not for you.  The location of our island however is 5 stars as every room has incredible views of the Caribbean Sea!  Imagine waking up to the sound of lapping waves and a spectacular Belizean sunrise!  Our large main cabana building houses couples, families, groups, and singles. We also have individual single cabanas that surround the island.  Bathroom and shower facilities are shared by all.   We do not have air conditioning on the island as the strong trade winds provide a continuous cooling breeze on the island.  However, rooms can occasionally become stuffy so all rooms have fans if needed.  Our island manager allocates rooms upon arrival on Monday morning based on the number of singles, couples, and groups for the week.  Couples, groups, and families are always roomed together. 

    A generator is kept in its own room to reduce noise pollution. It is run all night on the island allowing guests to charge their laptops, iPhones, iPods and cameras etc. and use a fan if the sea breeze is not enough. This generator is turned on in the evening so during the day electricity is limited. 

    Eten & Drank

    ReefCI is known for our great food!!  We provide 3 meals a day plus an early morning snack and a mid-afternoon or late evening snack everyday while on the island.

    Sample Island Menu: 

    • Early Morning:  Fresh fruit, tea, coffee and biscuits. 
    • Breakfast:  Fried jacks, sausages, scrambled eggs and refried beans or banana pancakes with ham and eggs.
    • Lunch:  Island chicken salad or chicken and veggie quesadilla’s or fresh fish burritos.
    • Dinner:  Lionfish fingers with cilantro, homemade garlic tartar sauce served with fresh salad and coconut rice or chicken curry with okra and yellow ginger rice or bbq whole fish with garlic mash and mixed veggies, or garlic lobster with cilantro mash and garlic zucchini.
    • Dessert:  Coconut tart or pineapple up-side-down cake or chocolate rum cake with a rum butter sauce.

    Vegetarian, Vegan, Food Allergery?  All Dietary Needs Fully Catered For! 

    All dietary requirements are catered for (food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, no seafood, dairy, tree nuts etc).   No worries - we have vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, gluten free eaters, diabetics, and nut allergy volunteers that come to the island every year.  Our chef is quite accustomed to meeting the needs of our volunteers. Don't worry, we will make sure your dietary needs are met : )  However, it is always a good idea to bring special food and snacks that you like. 

    All meals and drinking water/juices are provided for you while you are at the island. There is an honesty book system on the island, which has a small selection of sodas, beers, and rum drinks available at an additional cost. 


    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport

    Afhaling van de luchthaven is ook niet inbegrepen in de programmakosten.

    Internet toegang

    Onze excuses, geen toegang op de project site

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Belize. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Belize biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Belize dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Belize. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    Our conservation dive trips are Monday thru Friday – we depart for our island at 9:30am on Monday from Placencia, Belize and return to the mainland (Placencia) on Friday anywhere from 10am-12pm depending on ocean navigability. Volunteers must schedule arrival and departure in and out of Placencia, Belize either on a Saturday or Sunday. 

    Weekend Accommodations

    All volunteers will need to book a hotel or hostel in Placencia upon their arrival and departure on a Saturday or Sunday. Those staying multiple weeks will need weekend accommodations on the mainland Friday night thru Sunday night in between their weeks with us on the island.  So with ReefCI you get the best of both worlds. An amazing marine conservation volunteering experience Monday thru Friday on a private Caribbean island on the Belize Barrier Reef and the weekends on the mainland exploring all Belize has to offer.  From ancient ruins, jungles and nature expeditions, spelunking, repelling, ziplining, cave and river tubing, to cultural tours; there is something for everyone on the weekends.  You are guaranteed a trip of a lifetime in Belize! 

    Flights to Placencia, Belize

    All volunteers will fly into Belize’s only international airport - Belize International Airport (BZE) which is located in Belize City.  From there, you will make a connection flight to Placencia, Belize via a small hopper plane.  The short hopper flights typically provide around 9 daily flights on the weekends to and from Belize International Airport and Placencia.  There are two airline companies that operate hopper flights in Belize. Tropic Air and Maya Island Air –google them to search flight times and prices.  All volunteers must schedule arrival and departure on a Saturday or Sunday.  We will depart for the island on Monday from Placencia, Belize at 9:30am and return on Friday to Placencia anywhere from 10am-12pm. 

    Beschikbaarheid
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    Programmakosten

    1 week (min. verblijf) 993€
    2 weken 1.945€
    3 weken 2.887€
    4 weken 3.829€
    5 weken 4.769€
    6 weken 5.711€
    7 weken 6.653€
    8 weken (max. verblijf) 6.983€
    Gemiddelde kosten 933€/week

    Programmakosten

    933€ per week 1 - 8 weken Leeftijd 16 - 50+

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    Duurtijd

    1 - 8 weken

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    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door ReefCI gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


    Ontmoet je organisatie

    ReefCI

    Buitengewoon 4.9 rating (84 beoordelingen)

    NGO - opgericht in 2006

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

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    Gesproken talen: Spaans, Engels

    Over de organisatie

    ReefCI is a marine conservation nonprofit in Belize focused on protecting and preserving the oceans through hands-on conservation programs. Join us, save the reefs!

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Feel the thrill of swimming with a whale shark, the excitement of spearing the invasive lionfish, and the satisfaction in helping the marine environment. Reef Conservation International (ReefCI) trips are a unique opportunity to protect the reef ecosystem by directly participating in our ongoing marine conservation projects! Learn to dive or further your dive qualifications; everyone contributes regardless of their experience. World class diving, plentiful home cooked food, and fun friendly people await you.

    ReefCI offers a unique one-of-a-kind marine conservation diving experience. We offer an all-inclusive Monday-Friday diving and marine conservation volunteer experience on a small private island surrounded by turquoise coral seas situated on the Belize Barrier Reef. It is a great place for those wanting to enjoy their holiday/vacation in a natural setting, while diving and making a difference through our hands-on marine conservation programs.

    Who We Are

    As one of the leading nonprofit marine conservation organizations of Belize, Reef Conservation International (ReefCI) has been developing and working on a wide variety of marine conservation projects and sharing our passion for marine conservation and diving with volunteers from around the world for over 12 years. ReefCI expeditions/trips are a unique opportunity to learn about the marine environment and to help protect and conserve this precious resource while having a fun holiday.

    What We Do

    ReefCI is on the front lines battling to preserve and protect the Belize Barrier Reef. The reef is Belize’s top tourist destination, popular for scuba diving, sport fishing, and snorkeling. It is home to a large diversity of plants and animals, and is one of the most diverse ecosystems of the world. Unfortunately, the Belize Barrier Reef is under threat from poor fisheries management, climate change, plastic pollution, and invasive species. ReefCI currently partners with nonprofits, NGO’s and the Belize Department of Fisheries, working under a research license, to combat these issues.

    Where We Work 

    ReefCI is located on a beautiful, idyllic remote private island that is part of the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve Park, located in southern Belize. Our island, Tom Owens Caye, is a true ‘castaway’ coral caye island located directly on the Belize Barrier Reef.  The island is about 1½ acres and has a large living area, great views and lots of hammock space. All of our volunteers upon arrival tell us that the photos do not do the island justice! It really is a perfect Caribbean paradise. 

    Our History

    Since 2004, ReefCI as one of Belize’s leading marine nonprofits, has sustained itself through a volunteer citizen-scientist program, enabling us to help protect the underwater world we love. ReefCI has relied on dedicated conservationists and environmentally conscience volunteers from around the world who have contributed their time and effort to protect the Belize Barrier Reef.  

    Our Mission

    ReefCI's mission is to protect our oceans through science, action, and advocacy.  We accomplish this through our ongoing conservation programs, education, and marine research. Through our volunteer citizen-scientist programs, we have empowered everyday global citizens to take an active role in directly protecting and conserving the marine environment, while raising needed funds to support vital research studies, educational programs, as well as important conservation programs, including our fight to stop the invasive lionfish.

    Our Goals

    ReefCI's goals are to be the people’s marine environmental organization for hands-on conservation efforts, advocacy, and environmental protection of the ocean and the millions of species that rely on healthy functioning marine ecosystems. We believe that it is essential to involve the public in our mission. We encourage everyone to become a part of our community of people who care about the future of our planet's oceans.

    Who Are We Looking For?

    The majority of people who volunteer with ReefCI are passionate about marine conservation, environmental issues, species protection, and coral reefs and want to give something back. Everyone contributes regardless of his or her background and experience.  Not a diver?  No problem, we certify new divers too!  You will be exploring a whole new world and helping to protect it as well.

    Why Choose Us?

    We are the best at what we do!  ReefCI is the preeminent and award winning marine environmental organization of Belize for hands-on conservation efforts, advocacy, and environmental protection of the ocean and the millions of species that rely on healthy functioning marine ecosystems.  Our ultimate goal is to preserve and manage the Belize Barrier Reef for generations to come by inspiring, educating, and encouraging change via our volunteer citizen-scientists. Our volunteers are the change they wish to see in the world and ReefCI makes that possible.


    84 beoordelingen · rating4.9

    Chuck McClanahan rating5

    2024 at Invasive Species Management

    The program was very well organized. It all went well on the island. We saw lots of lionfish and were able to spear them and then come back and count them, measure them, open their stomachs to see what they were eating. It was a great ...
    Claire Prescott rating5

    2023 at Invasive Species Management

    I spent 4 weeks at Reef CI and it absolutely changed my life. All of the staff members and guests were amazing people and the diving was incredible. The food was so good, and when we weren’t diving there was always games and good conversations going on. The island felt like another home to me and ...
    Ethan Chan rating5

    2023 at Invasive Species Management

    My one week at Reef CI was not long enough, it was so nice to unplug and form great friendships with people. Beautiful sunsets/sunrises. They taught us so much about the ocean life in Belize, the reef, and identifying fish in the ocean. The presentations were really informative and the dives really ...
    Moroni Alvarez rating5

    2023 at Invasive Species Management

    Absolutely incredible experience. Went for one week, definitely going back and definitely going to do 2 or 3 weeks next time. If you're looking for a volunteer conservation project to do then this is it. Get to stay on a beautiful small island. Super healthy coral and crystal clear warm ...
    Allan E. rating5

    2023 at Invasive Species Management

    it was a great experience. Not only did I have a great time, but I also learned alot about Reef ecology at the same time. In addition, knowing that I did a small part in minimizing the adverse effects of Lionfish on the reef with the added appeal being that they also taste good. What is not to like ...
    Sarah Chan rating5

    2023 at Invasive Species Management

    I went to reef ci recently with my husband and our good friend and we had a blast! We loved several different aspects of the experience - the food was amazing, the people were wonderful, the wildlife was exciting, and the island was beautiful. It's definitely not for everyone, though; if you're not ...

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