Private Island Marine Conservation

GoEco · Placencia, Belize

Volunteers live on a private island 25 miles from Placencia participating in marine preservation. Activities include invasive lionfish eradication, native species data collection, coral reef assessment, and beach cleanups. Includes PADI dive certification options with three daily dives Monday–Thursday.

Invasive Species Management

ReefCI · Placencia, Belize

Make a difference by removing lionfish, an invasive species decimating reef ecosystems. Learn to dive while culling lionfish. Lionfish:  A Tropical Invasion Our lionfish program focuses on removing this invasive species from the reef ecosystem. People often feel that “releasing” a fish or any other animal into the wild is a good thing, but not in the case of the lionfish! The initial source of the lionfish invasion can ... Learn more Select a check-in date Please, select your travel dates. May 2026 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1

Reef Conservation on a Caribbean Island

ReefCI · Placencia, Belize

Hands-on ocean conservation on a picture perfect Caribbean island located on the Belize Barrier Reef in the Sapodilla Marine Reserve Park in Belize. The Belize Barrier Reef, spanning 190 miles, is the second largest reef in the world.  As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is home to seven protected areas, and is an important habitat for many threatened and endangered marine species. These include the manatee, numerous sea turtle ... Learn more Select a check-in date Please, select your travel dates. May 2026 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Whale Shark Conservation & Diving

ReefCI · Placencia, Belize

Feel the thrill of swimming with a whale shark, the excitement of spearing the invasive lionfish, and the satisfaction in helping protect coral reefs. 🐋 What is Reef Conservation International? Reef Conservation International (ReefCI) volunteer trips are a unique opportunity to protect the reef ecosystem by directly participating in our ongoing marine conservation projects! We are located on a small, private, picture-perfect Caribbean island on the ... Learn more Select a check-in date Please, select your travel dates. May 2026 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8