Why Volunteer for Marine Conservation in Belize?

Diving with ReefCI isn’t simply about seeing the reef. ReefCI is a comprehensive marine conservation program where each week/day will differ, but you will be helping and participating in the following areas below.  Depending on the season/time of year you visit and length of stay you might not take part in all of these activities below, but it is a good bet that you will experience several of them.

Invasive Species Control: You can save coral reef ecosystems by spearfishing the invasive lionfish!  Lionfish are an invasive species that threaten native reef fishes and corals.  It’s fun and a win for the environment!   Watch this short YouTube video to experience  Invasive Species Removal with ReefCI.

Sea Turtle Conservation: Protect endangered sea turtles through nest preparation & monitoring, hatchling rescue & release, habitat restoration, data collection, and education. Baby sea turtles are sooo cute!  Watch this short YouTube video to experience Sea Turtle Conservation with ReefCI.  Sea turtle conservation activities are only available April thru November.

Marine Conservation Education: Learn about coral reefs and marine animals and discover how we can protect our reefs and animals that call the ocean home through our educational presentations.  Presentations are very informative and for the nerd in all of us 😊

Biodiversity Identification Dives: Participate in our identification dives (reef fish, sea turtles, sharks, invertebrates, coral) to increase your knowledge and understanding of reef ecosystems.  Be more than just a scuba diver, embrace the awesomeness of mother nature’s diversity and get to know ocean creatures!

Whale Shark Diving:  Dive or snorkel with the largest fish in the ocean!  Watch this short YouTube video, Whale Sharking with ReefCI to see it in action.   Please note, we do not guarantee whale shark sightings but if you are lucky enough to dive with one – it is magical!!

Beach Clean-ups: Weekly beach and island trash/plastic removal on islands of the Belize Barrier Reef.  Feel good by doing good!  

The goal is simple: combine an incredible diving experience with meaningful conservation work.