Perhentian Marine Research Station

Anemone research and conservation activities in the Perhentian Islands

Perhentian Marine Research Station

Overview

  • Learn about and support environmental causes while engaging and empowering the local community
  • Learn to scuba dive and take part in our marine conservation volunteer project
  • Preserve and restore coral reefs and seagrass beds around the Perhentian islands

Learn to scuba dive and take part in a marine conservation volunteer project. Restore corals, conduct anemone surveys and help with direct conservation actions. Gain hands on skills on operating a precious plastic machine so you can collect ocean plastic and make your own recycled souvenirs.


Projects

All projects include
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Diving
  • Pre-travel support
  • Vegetarian / vegan friendly

Ecoventures

  • Anemone research and conservation volunteer

    Anemone research and conservation volunteer

    Learn to scuba dive and then join the Fuze Ecoteer marine conservation volunteer project. Help restore coral reefs, conduct anemone surveys and help with direct conservation actions.
    $800/week
    2+ weeks

  • Marine conservation volunteer

    Marine conservation volunteer

    Help restore coral reefs, conduct anemone surveys and help with direct conservation actions. We even have a precious plastic machine so you can collect ocean plastic and make your own souvenir necklace.
    $720/week
    1+ weeks

About Perhentian Marine Research Station

Aim

To conserve the the marine environment with a focus on coral reefs, seagrass beds, and waste management while engaging the local community in the Perhentian Islands.

Objectives

  • To conserve and protect the coral reefs in the Perhentian Islands through rehabilitation methods and reef diversity monitoring
  • Assess and monitor seagrass beds
  • Management of waste through beach cleanups and creating recycled products using a precious plastic machine

Where

The Perhentian Marine Research Station is based in two places in Kampung Pasir Hantu - Fisherman's Village - on Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia.

Ecoventure checklist

Courses available

Open Water

Featured creatures

Coral reefs

Time commitment

1 week minimum

Suitable for

Singles, couples, teens, families, groups, 50+

Operating months

April - September

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