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Marine Conservation Volunteer Costa Rica
Costa Rica is considered one of the best places to participate in a marine conservation program. Join us and contribute to critical marine research and conservation projects!
In this marine citizen science program, you will learn how to identify and recognize marine fish species, how to conduct fish surveys and submit data to an international database used by scientists all over the world, you will learn how to become an eco-diver and reduce your environmental impact while diving.
Rich Coast Diving offers 5 different Marine Conservation Programs related to fish monitoring. The programs are of different lengths and you can start any given day. You can even combine the Ocean Conservation Program with our Divemaster Program. That way you will become an ECO-Divemaster.
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Program Highlights
- Training on Costa Ricas best Dive sites
- REEF Survey Training Certification
- Rays, Sharks, Turtles and lots of tropical fish
- Internationally recognized certifications (REEF surveyor, PADI and Green Fins)
- Work alongside professionals in beautful Costa Rica
Program Impact
Ethical Involvement
Your training and surveys will contribute to the vital conservation research protecting the worlds most valuable ecosystems.
Critical Science
Be part of our commitment to make a positive and constructive contribution to the protection and conservation of Costa Rica´s marine environments.
Diving Adventures
Do your training on some of the worlds best and most biodiverse dive sites with rays, sharks, lots of tropical fish and sea turtles.
Receive internationally recognized certifications for your training.
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Location
A pioneer of ecotourism, Costa Rica draws many tourists to its extensive series of national parks and other protected areas. Costa Rica began reversing deforestation in the 1990s, and they are moving towards using only renewable energy. Head to the cloud forest, relax on the beautiful beaches, or visit a coffee farm.
