Philippines Coral Ecology and Marine Research trip – May 2024
2nd call!!
Are you an avid diver who wants to learn more and also contribute to conservation of the seas?
M Brady is looking to organize a week-long marine research trip during the May 2024 holiday. Our options have changed
Coral Reef ecology and marine research trip (to possibly include PADI Open Water dive certification if required) in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Carried out in conjunction with Atlantis Dive Resorts and Silliman University in Dumaguete, the program encompasses coral reef ecology and conservation; fish identification; and cooperation (service!) with a local high school that provides dive training and marine research programs to local students. A trip to Apo Island is included in the trip. Apo is renowed for its crystal clear water, beautiful reefs, and lots of turtles!!
Where we stay and dive:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwTRbJrsR2I
Qualifications/requirements
- Open Water diver with recent dive experience (i.e. dives within the past 12 months), OR an option for PADI Open Water course work in Hong Kong with open water dives in Dumaguete;
- FS: 4e-Terminale; IS: Y9-13
- Enthusiasm, maturity, a desire to learn
Note: this is a marine research trip – not a beach holiday. We will be active every day, doing 2-3 dives along with analysis and classroom learning
Days will be long and tiring but you will learn an incredible amount and it will be an experience that you will not forget!
Provisional schedule:
- May 18-24
- Depart HK Saturday 18 May
- May 19-22 – diving and research
- Return Thursday 23
Costs (final, exact amount dependent on student #s, flight schedule and costs, exchange rates)
- Round trip flights
- Transfers within the Philippines
- Marine park fees
- Accommodations – double occupancy
- Meals
- Dives
- All dive equipment (if you don’t have your own)
- Estimated total, dependent on group size, airfare, exchange rate: Approximately HKD14500-15000
Additional costs (not included)
- Dive insurance (optional): either USD40 (single trip) or USD100 (annual)
- Local costs – souvenirs or snacks
