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Marine Conservation

Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers offers ethical marine conservation programs that support the protection and restoration of ocean environments. Volunteers contribute to meaningful projects such as reef health monitoring, sea turtle and marine species research, and ocean plastic reduction, working alongside conservationists on the Great Barrier Reef.

Family Education Day

1 or 2 day family marine education and fun day on tropical islands off Cairns to survey coral reefs, monitor marine life

Great Barrier Reef Marine Conservation

2 or 3 week Programs. Work alongside local conservation teams to protect marine ecosystems through practical, ethical fieldwork that contributes to long-term ocean health.

Volunteers supporting Reef and Rainforest Adventure through ethical conservation project work

Reef & Rainforest Adventure

3 week Program. Explore the Great Barrier Reef and ancient Daintree Rainforest while contributing to reef surveys, marine research and citizen science across Tropical North Queensland.

Diploma of Marine Conservation Volunteering

Self-paced study + 1 or 2 week fieldwork options. Build practical marine conservation knowledge online, then apply it on the Great Barrier Reef through reef monitoring, citizen science and hands-on

Marine Conservationist for A Day

1 or 2 day Programs. Make your time in Cairns count with a hands-on marine conservation experience contributing to research, monitoring and the protection of the Great Barrier Reef.

Eco-Expedition for Families & Groups

5 day Program. Explore the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest and Australian Outback through a family-friendly eco-expedition combining citizen science, wildlife, culture and environmental education.