How to learn scuba diving with an Open Water Diver course
Learn to dive for Marine Conservation Diving is not only a great outdoor sport but also allows you to get involved with marine conservation. Simply, if you learn scuba diving,…
Malaysia must show leadership in wildlife rehabilitation to save the Malayan Tiger and other threatened species
The end of the National Tiger Action Plan Now that the tragic year of 2020 has just ended and the 21st century has come of age, it is a fitting…
Inspiring animal rescue stories from Cikananga in West Java, Indonesia
One of the largest wildlife rescue centres in the world Cikananga Wildlife Centre (Cikananga Foundation) in Java is one of the largest rescue centres of its type. This is directly…
Volunteering with orangutans, gibbons and more at Matang, Borneo
My name is Ann; a 33-year-old UK national. In May 2019, I graduated from the University of Hull with a First-Class Honours degree in Wildlife and Conservation Management. Over the…
Personal experiences of a Sun Bear Volunteer in Sepilok, Borneo
Cameron Watson, a geography graduate from Glasgow Scotland, spoke to us about his personal experiences as a Sun Bear Volunteer in Sepilok, Borneo. He put his previous experience in charity…
Learning conservation and animal care as a Wildlife Rescue Intern in Indonesia
Hannah talks about her experiences as an intern at the Java Wildlife Rescue Centre My name is Hannah Griffiths I am 22 and from England. I studied geography at the…
10 reasons to choose Malaysia for your eco-holiday or wildlife volunteering
When you travel with a cause, you want to be sure that your visit and your efforts make a positive impact on the environment and the local community. It's not…
Please slow down for the Malayan Tapir!
The Malayan Tapir (Tapiris Indicus) is one of the most iconic animals found in Malaysia. And it is the only surviving member of its species in Asia. Its distinctive 'white…
Is an academic career in conservation research and teaching worth pursuing ?
Here are the pros and cons It’s no secret that trying to cultivate an academic career is a long and arduous journey. If you have a bachelor’s degree, it is…
Conservation Diving Internship: Work as a Marine Researcher and get a PADI diving certificate!
An awesome opportunity to perform conservation diving and gain practical work experience by assisting the research team at the Marine Research Station in the beautiful Perhentian Islands. This is an established project in partnership with the national Marine Parks Department, Reef Check Malaysia and with input from University Malaysia Terengganu and Plymouth University.