2027 Dates
2 weeks – 24 June – 08 July
This is a diving and marine research centre on the island of Nosy Be. For those not already qualified in diving, the first week will be spent completing an SSI Open Water Diver course. Those who are already qualified, or who would prefer to snorkel during the expedition, will take part in an Indian Ocean reef ecology course, including two in-water practicals each day. After completing the reef ecology course, you will spend your remaining weeks assisting our researchers with data collection and analysis, working with the benthic composition of the reefs and the quantification of the fish communities from stereo-video surveys. For an extra charge there is also the option of completing additional SSI dive training in your spare time.
Nosy Be is the premier dive destination in Madagascar, but there is little data on the coral reef communities that support this industry. Opwall teams will be gathering baseline data on these reefs, including data on fish community structure from stereo-video surveys and coral cover from video transects
Most of our volunteers fundraise for their expedition costs. Find out more.
Climate
In Madagascar it is the dry season so it is hot during the day (temperatures between 25 and 30degrees Celsius) with extremely little chance of rain. During the evenings the temperature can drop slightly but still remains consistently warm.
Fitness level required
Low – Moderate. Some fitness is required for in water activities, but conditions are relatively easy.
Creature comforts
Facilities at the marine site are a little less rustic with dorm style accommodation and running water for showers and flushing toilets. The marine site does get some phone signal but it can be unreliable unless you have a local SIM card or eSIM.
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