Amazing experience scuba diving and making a difference!

I was in Ao Nang, Thailand, as part of Projects Aborad's Marine Conservation Program for 3 weeks in 2007 and it was one of the most memorable 3 weeks of my life. I was on the boat diving at least every other day, and I really felt like we were making a difference in the local community. This was shortly after the tsunamis wreaked havoc on the area, and the damage around and in the oceans was mind-boggling. Our efforts focused on salvage and recovery diving, pulling up over a thousand pounds of trash from the ocean and beaches each month.

The staff was AWESOME and incredibly accommodating. Want to take a side trip to Bangkok? They'll help you arrange transportation. Out too late the night before and don't want to get up at 8AM for the dive briefing? No problem, take the day off. How you spend your time on the project is totally up to you.