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Enjoy a one-of-a-kind marine conservation diving experience on a small private island surrounded by turquoise coral seas situated on the Belize Barrier Reef.

Highlights

• Dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea!
• Swim with a whale shark, the largest fish in the ocean, and spear lionfish!
• Help protect the reef ecosystem by participating in marine conservation projects
• Enjoy a delicious Belizean meals from our private island!
• Life is about experiences - make some with us in Belize!

Description

What is Reef Conservation International? Feel the thrill scuba diving the world’s second largest reef system, the excitement of spearing the invasive lionfish, and the satisfaction in helping protect coral reefs! ReefCI trips are a unique opportunity to protect the reef ecosystem by directly participating in our ongoing marine conservation projects. ReefCI is located on a small, private, picture-perfect Caribbean island on the Belize Barrier Reef. The diving is incredible and the conservation work we do is meaningful! Join us and make a difference! What Will I Be Doing? Reef Conservation International empowers you to take an active hands-on role in directly protecting and conserving our coral reefs and marine animals that we love via our marine conservation projects and environmental education and awareness program. Join us and make a difference all while having a great vacation/holiday! Each week/day will differ, but you will be helping and participating in the following areas: • 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! • 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! 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! 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! What Will I See Under the Sea? Our island is located on the second largest reef system in the world – the Belize Barrier Reef. Our reef is home to vibrant corals and countless species of colorful reef fish. Dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, spotted eagle rays, barracudas, and groupers are very common too. Several times a year we will spot giant manta rays as well as whale sharks – the largest fish in the world! Whale sharks and manta rays are rare, but if you are lucky enough to dive with one - it is magical!!

Includes

5 days/4 nights on private island in the Caribbean off the coast of Belize 3 meals daily during dive week 12-13 dives per week At least one night dive a week Training for conservation work and participation in our conservation projects Island boat transfers to and from island Accommodations while on the island

Important Information

• In order to participate in our program, one must complete the open water scuba certification with us on the island OR already be a certified open water scuba diver prior to arrival. PADI scuba certification with ReefCI on the island is an easy 2 step process. Step 1: Complete the online theory portion of your open water certification course through the PADI online eLearning at home before arrival (cost is 250 USD and paid to PADI via a web link we will send you). Step 2: Once on the ReefCI island, you will finish off the actual in-water portion of your open water certification course. ReefCI charges 295 USD to complete the in-water training portion of your course.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund