Plastic pollution has become a huge buzz word over the last few years. With over 8 million tonnes of plastic ending up in our oceans every year, this comes as no surprise. The headlines are rife with ways to reduce plastic pollution in our oceans and solve the plastic waste issue at ground level.
Our marine life and coral reefs are being threatened, many of which end up dying due to suffocation and ingestion of plastic. This loss of marine life causes a ripple effect that disrupts fishing, food supply, tourism, and the entire marine ecosystem.
You can join us in the fight against plastic pollution through practical and awareness work in countries around the world.
As a volunteer, you can assist with the following:
- Awareness campaigns to reduce single-use plastic consumption and encourage recycling
- Beach and community clean-ups
- Salvage dives
Last year alone, our volunteers cleaned up 15 tonnes of litter in communities, off beaches and directly from the ocean. People are coming together to combat this issue and it’s time to play your part. Every little bit makes a difference in the reduction of plastic pollution.
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![Two Conservation volunteers use recycled plastic bottles to build an eco-wall in the Galapagos Islands. Projects Abroad Conservation volunteers build an eco-wall using recycled plastic in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.](https://rs.projects-abroad.ie/v1/hero/product-5b51a6c3f09e1.[414].jpeg)
Giant Tortoise & Sea Lion Conservation in the Galapagos Islands
See this project- Price: $4,120 NZD for 1 week
- Extra Weeks: $705 NZD
- Start Date: Anytime
- Minimum Stay: 1 week
- Age: 16 or over
![A diving volunteer doing Marine Conservation in Thailand Marine Conservation volunteer diving in Thailand](https://rs.projects-abroad.co.nz/v1/hero/diving-volunteer-in-thailand-product-651fcc8a48584.[414].jpeg)
Diving & Coral Reef Protection in Thailand
See this project- Price: $4,920 NZD for 2 weeks
- Extra Weeks: $1,275 NZD
- Start Date: Anytime
- Minimum Stay: 2 weeks
- Age: 16 or over
![A view of the bright blue ocean where we have our conservation volunteering project in Thailand for high school students Projects Abroad volunteers go diving as part of our Conservation Project in Thailand for teens](https://rs.projects-abroad.ie/v1/hero/product-5b598dc2e1df8.[414].jpeg)
Diving & Marine Conservation in Thailand for Teenagers
See this project- Price: $6,205 NZD for 2 weeks
- Extra Weeks: $1,155 NZD
- Start Date: During school holidays
- Minimum Stay: 2 weeks
- Age: 15-18
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