A Lung Full of Paradise
Mexico Marine Conservation Short Term Internship
Earn your PADI Coral Reef Restoration Diver (CRRD) Distinctive Speciality and gain work experience in marine conservation
Program information
Start your career in ocean conservation by completing an internship with GVI in Mexico. You will be introduced to coral reef research techniques and participate in basic coral reef health monitoring such as using Coral Watch surveys. You will have the opportunity to conduct coral restoration activities in and outside the water on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second largest in the world while running other marine conservation initiatives like plastic cleanups and environmental awareness programs.
Included in your program
Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.
Learn to cook traditional Yucatán food
Visit a Mayan ruin
Take a beach yoga class
Dive through the cenotes
Stand-up paddleboard at sunrise
Climb rock formations in the jungle
Learn the unique geography of the Yucatán Peninsula
Explore the ancient city of Coba
Want to connect with some of our past participants about their adventures? Get in touch with hundreds of friendly ambassadors all over the world who would be more than happy to answer any questions.
