Marine Conservation Philippines

Non-profit organization that runs reef monitoring, marine protected area support and community projects along the coast of southern Negros Oriental. It takes international volunteers for stays of 6-24 weeks (4 weeks for experienced divers), starting every other Monday. Volunteers are trained in reef survey methods, then dive about six days a week, mostly from boats, recording fish, coral and other reef data. Non-divers can join and learn to dive on site. The weekly fee covers shared accommodation, all meals, scuba gear, airport pick-up in Dumaguete and dive training including PADI courses (course materials and certification fees extra). Travel insurance is required. Stays must be booked in advance; there are no fun dives or courses for walk-in visitors.