Croatia Marine Research Objectives

• Attend lectures/workshops on biodiversity and conservation
• PADI Open water dive qualification
• Participate in Adriatic ecology course
• Help in estimating the health of sea grass
• Help in establishing No-take zones for fishing
• Learn to estimate population of endemic and endangered Nobel shell
• Learn to adapt to team work and experience its importance

• Opwall fee.
• Cost of international flights into and out of Split or Zadar.
• Cost of internal travel to and from the start and end point of the expedition, plus any hotels you might require. Standard package costs around £121 or $158.
• Extra nights’ accommodation in Split or Zadar costs £110 or $143 (breakfast included).
• Dive equipment rental – £60 or $75 per week for a full dive kit. Or if you are planning on snorkeling, snorkel equipment hire is £35 or $45. Please note that wetsuits cannot be provided – you should bring your own.
• Park entrance fees – £75 or $98.
• PADI manual and PIC card (if you are completing your Open Water qualification) – £75 or $98 approx.
• Vaccinations and prophylactic medicines – cost can vary depending on your healthcare provider.
• All prices in GBP or USD unless specified.
• ETIAS – please refer to our travel information for more detail.
• Standard travel insurance – cost can vary, for 2 weeks it can range anywhere from £40-80 or $40-150.

Most of our volunteers fundraise for their expedition costs. Find out more.

Climate
Croatia is hot during this time of the year! In Silba the daytime temperature rarely drops below 30 degrees and can reach 40 degrees.

Fitness level required
Moderate. Whilst there is not hiking like in the forest, diving can be tiring with heavy kit and exercise in the water and the temperature can contribute to this.

Creature comforts
In Silba it will be in dormitories with shared bathroom facilities and good phone signal.