Sea Turtle & Coastal Conservation in the Maldives for Teenagers

This Marine Conservation project is perfect for people looking to build their practical conservation and personal skills while experiencing life on a stunning tropical island.

You’ll contribute towards real marine conservation work, enjoy social activities with islanders and other teenagers from around the world, and immerse in a new culture.

Your primary focus will be on sea turtle and coral reef conservation. You’ll work in a nearby marine centre to support the care of rescued sea turtles in the hopes of rehabilitating them. This includes preparing their food, cleaning their tanks, and observing their behaviour.

Outside of that, you will join beach and ocean cleans to remove debris and pollution from the area, conduct Coral Watch surveys to assess the health of the ecosystem, and provide outreach presentations to local schools.

But don’t worry, that doesn’t mean your journey will be all work, no play. In your free time, you’ll truly immerse in island life. Enjoy picnics, painting, yoga, and volleyball on the beach, join an island scavenger hunt, complete a simple local language lesson and cooking class, sing your favourite karaoke hits, and take a boat to explore nearby islands with your new friends.

Learning isn’t just about sitting in a classroom. This experience will teach you real world skills and enhance your global perspective. You’ll develop your independence, confidence, and set yourself up for a career in marine conservation all while enjoying tropical weather and sandy beaches. What’s not to love?

Our High School Specials run over fixed dates during school holidays. This means you’ll also travel with a group of people your age from all over the world, sharing your experience and forging lifelong (global) friendships.

As a marine conservation volunteer, you’ll work with expert conservationists in the stunning ocean scenery of the Maldives. You’ll get up close and personal with tropical coral reefs, snorkel in the sun, and immerse in island life.

Here are some of the tasks you can expect to do during your placement, depending on the needs at the time:

The main aim of this marine conservation project is to provide you with real-world conservation experience where you can learn new skills and set up your career.

You’ll contribute to local conservation efforts and learn from experienced professionals, rehabilitating sea turtles, protecting coastlines, and monitoring coral health.

Your experience will help you to develop key personal and professional skills that are crucial throughout all stages of life, especially for university and employment. Travelling abroad for this experience also means you’ll build confidence, adaptability, and independence, navigating life in a new environment and embracing different ways of thinking.

You’ll fully immerse in tropical island culture, enhancing your global perspective, cultural awareness, and intercultural communication. You’ll develop a sense of empathy and see the world in new ways, interacting with and learning from local people and enhancing your critical thinking skills.

Additionally, you’ll learn the local language of Dhivehi, discover how to cook traditional Maldivian dishes, and join in with local leisure activities like island hopping, cookery classes, beach yoga, karaoke, and volleyball.

Join this project to learn about life around the world, pick up new and transferable skills that will help you throughout your life, and meet like-minded teens from around the world!