Marine Conservation in the Dominican Republic

Travel to the Boca Chica region

Enjoy a scenic ride through the central mountain range to your service project location, where you will: 

• Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation
• Take a tour of the local community you’ll be serving

Strong partnerships are the foundation of EF Service Learning tours. We work closely with area nonprofits and community members to ensure that your contributions are sustainable, timely, and relevant. 
Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what your first day might look like:

•  Meet EF’s partner organization and learn how it’s working to conserve local coral reefs
• Discuss coral reef biology and restoration practices
• Learn how to identify local fish species and gather data on marine ecosystems
• Practice snorkeling techniques

Here’s a glimpse at what your service learning day might look like:

• Help restore marine ecosystems like coral reefs and mangrove forests by removing trash and debris
• Document key marine species to assess biodiversity and ecosystem health
• Assist with planting, cultivating, and maintaining mangrove seedlings

Supervised exploration time on the beach

Here’s a glimpse at what your service learning day might look like:

•  Assess coral reef health by monitoring conditions and identifying conservation needs
• Interview local fisherman to learn about sustainable fishing practices

Here’s a glimpse at what your service learning day might look like:

• Participate in a reef restoration project that helps develop new coral colonies
• Dissect a lionfish to learn about its anatomy and invasive impact on marine ecosystems

Supervised exploration time on the beach

Enjoy a zipline through the canopy (For safety reasons, weight and size restrictions may apply)  

Take a guided walk in Cotubanamá National Park, a protected nature reserve  

Take a scenic boat ride to Isla Catalina, a beautiful tropical island 

Enjoy a relaxing day snorkeling and observing local coral reef