Marine Conservation in the Dominican Republic

8 days

Southeast Coast - Estimated 18 Service Hours | DMC

Meaningful. Sustainable. Unforgettable

Journey to the Dominican Republic to discover the wonders of marine life— and what you can do to help preserve it. Here, you’ll learn about the effects of overfishing, tourism, and climate change on coral reef in the Caribbean before joining the movement to support its restoration. Working together with community members, you’ll collect fragments of naturally broken coral and transplant them back into the reef, and do your part to preserve this important ecosystem. As you foster meaningful relationships within the community, you’ll celebrate customs and help continue conservation efforts for generation to come.

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Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Day 2: Days 2 - 5: Service project • Southeast Coast

Travel to the Boca Chica region

Travel to your service project location

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

As communities evolve so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with non-profits to better understand the local challenges. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like:

Meet EF’s partner organization and learn how it is working to improve the state of coral reef in the Dominican Republic.
Discuss coral reef biology and restoration practices.
Practice snorkeling techniques as you learn how to identify local species of fish and gather scientific data within marine ecosystems.

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Day 6: Southeast coast

Enjoy a canopy tour

Take a guided walk in a national park

Day 7: Southeast coast

Enjoy a relaxing day snorkeling and observing local coral reef

Day 8: Depart for Home

See what an EF tour is really like

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Your experience includes

This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.

Airfare & Transportation

Volunteer and Leadership Activities

Guided Sightseeing

Entrances

Personalized Learning Support

Full-time Tour Director

Pricing that makes travel possible

Includes airfare, hotels, meals, full-time Tour Director, and more.

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