Volunteer Projects
Join our network of volunteers – both recreational divers and pros – responsible for the protection of the undersea environment in Cozumel. Our Team COR Citizen Science training programs, are informational and fun courses, designed to incorporate theoretical and field activities for the diving public to:
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Gain a deeper understanding of our delicate marine ecosystems and the importance of getting involved in their conservation.
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Train volunteers in field methodologies that capture information to enrich the database of various Cozumel Ocean Research monitoring programs.
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Use the data-based results as evidence to persuade government institutions, tour operators, and diving agencies to bolster conservation policies.
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You can become a Citizen Science fieldwork volunteer with Team COR by participating in one of our Cozumel Ocean Research Conservation Programs.
Current Programs
Eagle Ray Meet and Greet
1 Day Program
Support Cozumel Ocean Research by participating in our Spotted EAGLE RAY Meet and Greet. With a $120 donation, participants will meet us to learn more about our organization and our efforts for conservation. We share our Eagle Ray identification techniques, give and overview of protocols for our Eagle Ray Data Collection, and review safe approach procedures. After a quick scuba checkout, we gear up to greet our local Spotted Eagle Rays in the beautiful Cozumel ocean. Programs run almost every day during the Eagle Ray season, December through February, so please contact us.
COR Citizen Science
5 Day Program
COR Citizen Science
10 Day Program
Includes:
Eagle Ray or Sea Turtle Conservation programs
Dive against Debris Program
Coral Reef Program
Team COR – Support
Team COR Citizen Science Dives
COR Citizen Science and Dive Skills 4 Week Program
Includes:
Eagle Ray Program
Sea Turtle Conservation Program
Coral Reef Program
Dive Against Debris Program
Open Water Certification
Advanced Open Water Certification
PADI Specialty – Peak Performance Buoyancy Course
PADI Specialty – Nitrox Course
Team COR Support
Team COR Citizen Science Dives