Cetaceans and marine wildlife

Dolphin, whale and marine wildlife volunteering
Eco-volontaire lists carefully selected volunteer projects dedicated to the study and protection of cetaceans and marine megafauna, run by local NGOs, associations or specialised volunteering agencies that we have vetted for their ethics and their real impact on biodiversity.
What you can do:
– Take part in the ecological and behavioural study of a pod of bottlenose dolphins in Rangiroa, French Polynesia.
– Join a scientific expedition on board a research sailing yacht in the Mediterranean to survey whales, dolphins and other marine species.
– Help protect sea turtles and dolphins in the Adriatic Sea, Italy.
– Study whale sharks, manta rays and marine megafauna on the coast of Mozambique, alongside qualified scientists. Open to divers and non-divers.
– Take part in shark conservation with scuba diving at a UNESCO World Heritage Site in South Africa.
Our approach: observation and scientific data collection only, with respect for the animals’ natural behaviour. No swimming with captive dolphins, no feeding.
Who it’s for: most projects are open to volunteers aged 18 and over. No scientific background is needed. Some projects require a diving certification.
Languages: English, French (some projects).
How it works: contact the partner organisation directly through Eco-volontaire, free of charge. You book with them at their own price: using Eco-volontaire adds nothing to what you pay.