Marine Conservation SCUBA Trip in Belize｜Belize

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!!