Marine conservation in Belize
Learn how to dive in the warmth of the Caribbean, not in a chlorinated swimming pool. No experience needed. Come on, dive in, the water's lovely. Ideal for volunteers interested in marine conservation.
All diving, accommodation, meals and diving equipment included Stay on an island Training for survey methodologies Fantastic diving on the 2nd biggest barrier reef in the world Swim with whale sharks and dolphins Year round tropical temperatures Pre-breakfast and night dives
Price
US $995 excluding flights
More info
In order to participate in our program, one must be a certified scuba diver or get PADI open water certified on the island during your stay with us.
Additional fees apply if taking PADI certification courses.
Additional fees apply if taking PADI certification courses.
Offers
Only $665 usd per week - use promo code "conservation2026" - offer only applies to bookings for trips taken before 5 December 2026 - inquire now!
Description of Marine conservation in Belize
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Price information
US $995 excluding flights
In order to participate in our program, one must be a certified scuba diver or get PADI open water certified on the island during your stay with us.
Additional fees apply if taking PADI certification courses.
Additional fees apply if taking PADI certification courses.
Departure information
Departures on weekends but transfers can be made on other days at an extra cost
Travel guides
From IDing sea turtles to building boardwalks – read our guide to find out more.
Marine conservation might be a serious matter, but it doesn't mean that a vacation has to be.
Vacation information
Dietary requirements:
All dietary requirements are catered for such as vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, gluten free, diabetics, and food allergies.
Renewable energy
Tom Owens Island is now powered by 100% renewable energy! In Belize solar power is readily available and our non-profit/NGO has made the commitment and investment in a greener and more sustainable future. Our island rooftops are now covered in solar panels that harness the renewable energy of the sun to fuel our day-to-day energy needs.
Reviews
9 Reviews of Marine conservation in Belize
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2024 by Jennifer Winn
I will 100% be returning - hopefully for more than a week. Read full reviewReviewed on 14 Jan 2023 by Andrea Taylor
The actual dives and lionfish hunting was fun, excellent stuff Read full reviewReviewed on 10 Dec 2021 by Jayne Webb
It was a 10/10. Stunning, memorable and rewarding. Read full reviewReviewed on 18 Nov 2020 by Emily Manker
This trip was unforgettable. The dive sites are all unique and beautiful for different reasons. The variety of wildlife you'll see under the water and from the island made this trip memorable. Read full reviewReviewed on 22 Jul 2019 by Georgina Stevens
I loved the beach clean up on a nearby island. Really great, especially for younger divers. Read full reviewReviewed on 31 Mar 2019 by Brian Benner
The most memorable part of the vacation was diving in a downpour. It wasn't scary, just interesting. Read full reviewReviewed on 30 May 2018 by Irina Tyshkevich
All of it was pretty amazing. I didn't realize how small the island was and I loved it. Being able to dive 3 times a day and get to know the local marine life, while learning about it was my favorite. Read full reviewReviewed on 09 Jun 2018 by Sanya Ozic
Being on the tropical island, 28miles from the land, with only 25 people, immersed I nature and conservation project. Didn't miss civilization at all. Read full reviewResponsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your vacation to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
We are one of the leading NGOs/non-profit marine conservation organizations in Belize. We have been developing and working on a wide variety of marine conservation projects to protect the Belize Barrier Reef and ocean ecosystem since 2006. We are a registered NGO in Belize as well as a registered non-profit in the USA.Our mission is to protect our oceans through hands-on conservation action and marine environmental education and awareness. We empower everyday global citizens to take an active role in directly protecting and conserving the Belize Barrier Reef and our oceans that we love via our marine conservation projects and environmental education and awareness.
People
Our mission is to not only protect our coral reefs and oceans, but to also provide sustainable employment and job training to poor coastal Belizean communities. Our staff is comprised almost entirely of Belizeans, who we have been hired through our internship/job training program. They serve in leadership roles as managers, marine biologists, educators, and scuba dive instructors.Our ultimate goal is to utilize scientifically researched based approaches to conserve and protect fragile marine and coastal habitats, and create livelihoods to support the culture and traditions of the coastal communities of Belize. We have demonstrated the scalable potential of marine conservation to bring lasting benefits to people and biodiversity in some of the world’s poorest coastal communities. Effective community-based conservation and sustainable management of reefs is critical to the future of Belize.
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