Author: MRCI Blog Contributor – Anonymous

A Global Comparison for Sabbaticals and Gap YearsBecoming a marine conservation volunteer in 2026 can mean very different things depending on where you choose to go. From turtle patrols in Costa Rica to coral reef monitoring in the Maldives and...

How MRCI Constructs and Restores Artificial Reefs in Madagascar

MRCI would be nowhere without our dedicated team. We are ever so grateful for everyone, from our maintenance and kitchen staff to our conservation and community team members. This week, we would like to introduce you to Solly! Solly is our...

Author: Ava GrahamDate: April 2021 I arrived at MRCI’s hidden camp found on the beautiful shores of Nosy Komba, also known as Lemur Island. I was feeling excited and eager to learn and explore yet nervous to call this remote camp home for the...

To kick off 2021 with excitement and optimism, the MRCI staff and volunteers organized a dive trip to the Mitsio Islands. Piling the Spirit of Malala high with diving gear, cylinders, cameras, and food, we set off to the remote Mitsio Islands, 70...

Media focus on the pandemic has been actively covering first world countries but not as much has been said about African countries like Madagascar. It has been seemingly forgotten and left to face the problem on its own. The south of the country has...

MRCI’s very own financial manager, Franck Randimby, embarked upon an epic 110km challenge on Nosy Be with his dojo students. Franck and his students walked 110km around Nosy Be, with the journey lasting two and a half days. Franck is the owner of...

MRCI Volunteer Well-Point Fundraiser Brings Clean Water to AmpoagnaEvery so often, MRCI receives that exceptional volunteer who is passionately dedicated to making a real difference in Madagascar. Tim is one of those volunteers. After his time on...