Marine Conservation in Croatia
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Split, the second largest city in Croatia, has a special Mediterranean influence that makes it particularly welcoming, comfortable and warm.
The city of Split has long been the “hidden pearl” of the Croatian coast, but in recent years more and more people have discovered its beauty and its 2000 years of history. What makes Split so special is the old town hidden inside the well-preserved walls of Diocletian’s Palace, the crystal clear blue sea and the locals who spend every day drinking coffee and enjoying the sun all year round.
Participating in the marine conservation project in Split means committing to cleaning the seabed and combating pollution to protect marine species.
If you are asking yourself the question: " Who can take a gap year? ", we have a solution. Like all of our environmental project programs . The program is open to beginners with no diving experience; a scuba diving course is included before engaging in marine conservation activities. The program fee covers the cost of training, full scuba gear, and supervision by an experienced scuba instructor. All participants earn an internationally recognized SSI (Scuba Schools International) dive certification.
The diving certification included will depend on your diving experience at the start of the project and the length of your stay.
Courses range from Scuba Diver to Open Water Diver, and specialties such as marine ecology and fish identification. The project works with a local diving school, all activities are supervised by an experienced diving instructor.
The goal of this project is the protection of the seabed, the development of thriving ecosystems and a clean coastline – all in collaboration with conscious and inspired local communities.
Volunteer assignments
TYPICAL DAY:
After the initial orientation in Split, you will spend the rest of your program in Omis with other volunteers.
08 :00 - 09 :00 | Breakfast at the volunteer house.
09 :00 - 09 :30 | Departure by bus from the accommodation to the diving school.
10 :00 - 12 :30 | First dive of the day and collection of waste in wrecks and corals. You will start by learning the basics and after a few days you will start diving in the Adriatic Sea.
13 :00 - 14 :00 | Break for lunch
14 :00 - 16 :00 | Second dive of the day.
16 :00 - 16 :30 | Return to Split.
17 :00 - 19 :30 | Time to relax and travel Usually the evenings are free to travel around the city, learn Croatian or relax.
19 :30 - 21 :00 | Dinner at the volunteers' lodging with the other volunteers.
21 :00 - 22 :30 | Stroll in town or rest.
Their goal is to help achieve healthier oceans, thriving ecosystems and clean coastlines – all supported by a conscious and inspired community.
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