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Dive In To Do Your Part
For Marine Conservation

Help protect marine life and coral reefs

Volunteer In Marine Conservation

Are you ready to dive in head first and help make a difference to our oceans and the marine life and ecosystems within them? Help protect sea turtles, dolphins, whales, manta rays, sharks and more on our ethical marine conservation programmes.

You and other volunteers can help make a real difference today! Assist with world-class field research by collecting vital data, restore coral reefs, remove plastic from the ocean and educate the local communities. This is your chance to work in some of the most amazing destinations around the world, as you learn new skills, gain in-depth experience and become PADI qualified.

Our programmes have dedicated start dates, generally available each and every week throughout the year and you can choose to join us from 1-24 weeks.
Our structured and safe marine conservation projects makes volunteering with The Mighty Roar ideal for first time and / or solo travellers. Volunteering is the perfect way to meet like-minded people and allows you to explore a new and exciting destination as a group.

What's included

    • Accommodation, meals and airport pickups
    • Assistance with all aspects of your trip and comprehensive pre-departure information
    • Pre-departure buddy lists and dedicated destination Facebook groups to talk with other volunteers
    • 24/7 in-country & UK support
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Bali Marine Conservation

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    1-24 Weeks
  • Plus Icon Minimum age
    17+
  • Plus Icon Start dates
    1st & 3rd Sunday
We urgently need support from volunteers from around the world to help restore and protect the coral reef in picturesque Tianyar. What once was a highly biodiverse and healthy 3 kilometre reef, it is now in a poor condition due to many years of unsustainable fishing practices and from pollution. Spend your days building artificial reefs and once per week scuba diving.

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South Africa Diving Conservation

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    2-12 Weeks
  • Plus Icon Minimum age
    18+
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    Every Friday
Join a volunteer programme that combines volunteering, diving and sightseeing all in one package. This is your chance to scuba dive daily on some of the most incredible reefs in the world, make a difference through conservation, experience a unique and rustic town, live a laid-back beach lifestyle and go on weekly adventures!

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Bali Diving Conservation

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    1-8 Weeks
  • Plus Icon Minimum age
    17+
  • Plus Icon Start dates
    1st & 3rd Sunday
Be at the forefront of marine conservation by diving up to eight times a week across four different sites. You will work alongside the local community to deploy artificial reef structures around along the North coast of Bali whilst also carrying out research and ID dives. Based at one of the most popular diving spots in Bali, you'll spend your days in the serene waters of the Indian ocean and soak up the scenery on this idyllic diving programme.

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Raja Ampat Diving Conservation

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    2-12 Weeks
  • Plus Icon Minimum age
    18+
  • Plus Icon Selected Wednesdays throughout the year
Get set to dive in, in Raja Ampat, one of the final diving frontiers and unquestionably the most bio-diverse area for marine life in the world! Work alongside trained professionals as you dive in everyday to collect a gather information about the health of the coral reefs, map habitats, restore reefs, identify manta rays and more. Explore the depths of the marine reserve, all while living within beach front bungalows on this paradise island.

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Madagascar Marine Conservation

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    4-12 Weeks
  • Plus Icon Minimum age
    17+
  • Plus Icon Start dates
    1st & 3rd Sunday
Travel to the picturesque island of Nosy Komba in Madagascar to help the local team gather vital raw scientific data about the surrounding coral reefs and the marine life that call it home. You'll receive comprehensive and practical training that will allow you to dive into the depths of the crystal clear waters on a daily basis and come face to face with a diverse abundance of marine life, including sea turtles, sting rays, whale sharks, dolphins and more.

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Montenegro Dolphin Research

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    4-12 Weeks
  • Plus Icon Minimum age
    17+
  • Plus Icon 1st of every month
Gain real life experience as a marine biologist as you contribute towards important dolphin research. The picturesque bay of Kotor is a biodiversity hotspot and officially the deepest fjord in the mediterranean - making it a perfect home for bottlenose and striped dolphins. However, due to increasing threats the species is now at risk of disappearing completely from the Adriatic. Volunteering alongside an inspiring team of researchers, your duties will include participating in land and boat surveys as well as entering data, helping with photo identification, joining community outreach projects and more!

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Greece Marine & Coastal Conservation

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    2-4 Weeks
  • Plus Icon Minimum age
    18+
  • Plus Icon Selected start dates between May & Oct
Help protect the large Posidonia seagrass meadows that are currently classed as vulnerable as you snorkel in the crystal clear waters to collect important data and photographs. You will also play an important role protecting the sand dune systems that can be found around the beautiful island of Kefalonia. This is your chance to understand and gain research experience, discover all the marine organisms that thrive within the protected area, explore the beautiful island and make new lifelong friends.

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South Africa Marine Conservation

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    1-12 Weeks
  • Plus Icon Minimum age
    18+
  • Plus Icon Start dates
    Every Monday
Get hands on with this award winning marine conservation programme in the beautiful Plettenberg Bay. Located along the heart of the Garden Route and offering some amazing coastal scenery you will get to observe some amazing marine wildlife such as Bottlenose Dolphins, Great White Sharks, seals and many whale species including Southern Right Whales, Humpback Whales and Orca/Killer Whales.

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Sri Lanka Sea Turtle Conservation

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    1-24 Weeks
  • Plus Icon Minimum age
    17+
  • Plus Icon Start dates
    1st & 3rd Saturday
Help to protect and conserve endangered sea turtles by volunteering at our sea turtle hatchery. We are proud to be the first and only 100% ethical programme in the whole of Sri Lanka where you will get involved with all aspects of true conservation. See wild turtles come up to nest on beach patrols, release baby turtles into the sea and so much more!

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Greece Sea Turtle Conservation

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    2-4 Weeks
  • Plus Icon Minimum age
    18+
  • Plus Icon Selected start dates between Apr & Oct
Volunteer to help with our efforts of conserving critically endangered sea turtles that frequent the sandy beaches of Kefalonia. Gain hands on experience as you contribute to important research, all while meeting new people, having fun and exploring the beautiful island. Working alongside environmental biologists and conservationists, you will play a massive part in securing the future of these fascinating creatures in the Mediterranean.

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Kenya Sea Turtle Conservation

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    2-4 Weeks
  • Plus Icon Minimum age
    18+
  • Plus Icon Start dates
    Every Monday
If you’re passionate about protecting sea turtles and the oceans they live in, this is the programme for you! Volunteering in the picturesque Watamu National Marine park, this is your chance to get a hands-on and varied experience helping in the conservation of sea turtles and other marine life. You will spend your time visiting the beautiful beaches, walking through mangroves at the creek and volunteering at the information and rehabilitation centre.

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Madagascar Sea Turtle Conservation

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    1-12 Weeks
  • Plus Icon Minimum age
    17+
  • Plus Icon Start dates
    1st & 3rd Sunday
Assist in identifying popular nesting areas along remote and picturesque beaches in Madagascar and it's surrounding islands. This programme gives you the opportunity to get up close to these beautiful creatures whilst helping to ensure the health and survival of the species into the future. Surrounded by lush green forests overlooking the coral reef, the accommodation is based just a stone’s throw away from a picturesque white sandy beach. This really is paradise.

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Costa Rica Sea Turtle Conservation

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    1-12 Weeks
  • Plus Icon Minimum age
    18+
  • Plus Icon Start dates every Monday between Mar & Aug
This is your chance to go on a unique adventure where you will live life on the beach, enjoying the beauty of the remote island, the turtles and the friendly small community. Get hands-on experience and make a valuable contribution to the conservation of sea turtles where you will play your part in securing the future of these endangered, fascinating and enigmatic creatures.

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Asia Experience - Sri Lanka, India & Bali

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    6-12 Weeks
  • Plus Icon Minimum age
    18+
  • Plus Icon 1st Saturday of Every Month
This is your chance to discover the picturesque palm tree lined beaches of Sri Lanka, get lost in the hustle and bustle of the Indian streets and find yourself in Bali. Asia literally has it all and it's abundance in physical diversity and variety is why so many people are drawn to the continent - and it's all waiting to be discovered as part of the Asia Experience!

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