Author: Madagascar Volunteer

Volunteers are helping protect the world’s most endangered primates by supporting lemur monitoring, habitat surveys, reforestation, biodiversity assessments, environmental education and community-based conservation in Madagascar. Through MRCI...

Most people picture reef conservation as something reserved for marine biologists or career divers. At MRCI on Nosy Komba, Madagascar, it’s something you step into from day one — collecting real underwater data, restoring coral habitats,...

Most people know sea turtles are endangered. Far fewer know what it actually takes to protect them day to day. As a turtle conservation volunteer with MRCI on the island of Nosy Komba, Madagascar, you become part of a real, ongoing research effort —...

MRCI has entered a new partnership with NGB-Genetics. It marks a major step forward in our work to protect Madagascar’s wildlife.The agreement pairs MRCI’s fourteen years of field experience with NGB-Genetics’ science and...

Sea turtle volunteer programs gives people a practical way to support endangered marine species in places where protection matters most. Around the world, volunteer programs help safeguard nesting beaches, monitor hatchlings, support rescue work,...

Project Overview: The Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute (MRCI) at Turtle Cove, Nosy Komba, operates a leading marine conservation program dedicated to restoring damaged reef habitats. Through the deployment of engineered artificial...

A Global Comparison for Sabbaticals and Gap YearsBecoming a marine conservation volunteer in 2026 can mean very different things, depending on where you go. You might join turtle patrols in Costa Rica, survey coral reefs in the Maldives, or help...

The mission for the Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute is to: The Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute (MRCI) sets out to: Offer a safe place where volunteers from all walks of life can work side by side. Their work helps...

Taking time out to explore the world is becoming increasingly popular among students and young professionals. Gap year travel offers the opportunity to step away from traditional education or work, experience different cultures, and gain valuable...

During my time at the Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute, going out and searching for reptiles and amphibians was one of the most enjoyable parts of the job. Day or night, I was (almost) always keen to get out and conduct another reptile...