The islands of southeastern Indonesia are famed for their beaches and diverse marine wildlife, however, human pollution, plastic waste, and urban expansion have left many marine species suffering.
Volunteers interested in marine conservation can enjoy island life while learning valuable conservation skills and helping repopulate sea turtle populations in Nusa Penida, an island just off the southeast shore of Indonesia’s Bali and a 45-minute ferry ride away. This program protects endangered sea turtles, improves waste management on the island, and cleans up trash already in the ocean. In addition, volunteers will spend their days protecting turtle eggs, nurturing young turtles, and learning more about the nation's fragile marine ecosystems. Volunteers work up to five hours per day, and in their free time and on weekends can explore the beaches, go snorkeling or scuba diving, or visit the stunning island of Bali.
This is a minimum 2-week and maximum 12-week trip that costs $777 for one week, led by IVHQ, a volunteer travel company with 338 projects in 50 countries, rated #1 Volunteer Travel Company by Go Overseas 7 years in a row. It is a cost-effective option with some programs as low as $20 per day with accommodation and meals included. They are a Certified B Corporation, 100% carbon neutral and every project aligns with a UN Sustainable Development Goal.