Philippines Marine Research trip – October 2024 – Both certified and non-certified Open Water divers!
Are you an avid diver who wants to learn more and also contribute to conservation of the seas?
M Brady is organizing a week-long marine research trip during the October 2024 holiday (October 27 October – 1 November, approximately.)
Coral Reef ecology and marine research in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Organized together with Atlantis Dive Resorts and Silliman University in Dumaguete, the program encompasses coral reef ecology and conservation, fish identification, and cooperation with a local high school that provides dive training and marine research programs to local students.
A full day trip to Apo Island is included – known for its amazing coral reefs and substantial turtle population!
Where we stay and dive:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwTRbJrsR2I
Qualifications/requirements
- Open Water diver OR non-certified Open Water divers
- Recent dive experience (i.e. dives within the past 12 months);
- Non-Open Water divers will complete their Open Water course there and participate in the learning and diving activities;
- Grade levels: FS: 4e-Terminale; IS: Y9-13
Note: this is a marine research trip. We will be active every day, doing 2-3 dives each day along with classroom learning – you will learn an incredible amount about coral reef life.
Provisional schedule:
- Week of October 26th – FIS term break
- Depart HK Saturday or Sunday 26/27 October
- 4 days diving and research
- Return to HK 1 or 2 November
Included:
- Round trip flights
- Transfers within the Philippines
- Marine park fees
- Accommodations – double occupancy
- Meals (full board)
- Dives and dive equipment (if you don’t have your own)
Estimated total cost, dependent on final group size, airfare, exchange rate:
- Approximately HKD15,000-16,000
Additional costs (not included)
- Dive insurance (optional): either USD40 (single trip) or USD100 (annual)
- Local costs – souvenirs or snacks, local gifts
