Volunteer Marine Conservation in Thailand

Conservation and Environment in Thailand - Monthly Updates

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Monthly Updates from 2012

Conservation in Thailand - Monthly Update April 2012
Friday 13th is often seen as an unlucky day, but not this April because this was the day that the Thai New Year (Songkran) fell upon. The Thai people celebrate Songkran by throwing water over everyone they see! This was not to be missed and so we all got involved arming ourselves with water guns, super soakers and buckets we hit the streets of Ao Nang joining in the biggest water fight in the world!
Conservation in Thailand - Monthly Update March 2012
March was a very busy month for volunteers and staff. We were sad to see a number of long term volunteers leave, but excited to welcome many new volunteers too! Let me give you an update on the worthwhile work the volunteers have to helping with over the month of March.
Conservation in Thailand - Monthly Update February 2012
As our volunteer numbers grew to over 20 during February, we entered into a new phase of conservation work. We embarked on new surveys, projects and workshops around Southern Thailand and enhanced our existing projects by getting out in the community and spreading our important environmental message. We have really needed all the extra hands as our work moves into the next level of helping to protect and sustain this beautiful piece of our planet.
Conservation in Thailand - Monthly Update January 2012
The conservation team and volunteers had a great start to 2012 as everyone enjoyed a buffet dinner together in Ao Nang then headed to the beach to watch a spectacular firework display. The month has flown by, so here's a summary of what we have been doing to help save this little piece of the planet....

Monthly Updates from 2011

Conservation in Thailand - Monthly Update December 2011
There was plenty of jolliness and tons of merriness all around the conservation project during the month of December! We found ourselves getting into the Christmas spirit early on as we began planning a festive theme to our activities. This included diving in the warm tropical waters wearing santa hats and working out ways to bring the joy of the season into the local community and schools whilst continuing to focus our efforts on environmental education.
Conservation in Thailand - Monthly Update November 2011
November has been an incredible month for us here in Thailand, we have done so much that it's hard to know where to begin! We have really felt a sense of being part of the community as the volunteers got involved with the local people and their traditions this month. We worked together on conservation activities, organised events with local schools and celebrated together during the ancient Festival of Light.
Conservation in Thailand - Monthly Update October 2011
On 1st October we officially moved into our new premises, an eco-resort named the Dawn of Happiness. Set amongst a tropical garden, the conservation team and volunteers have set up home in simple bamboo bungalows on the beach at Ao Nammao.
Conservation in Thailand - Monthly Update September 2011
Wow... what a month! September 2011 was nominated as International Clean-up month by environmental agencies worldwide. The conservation volunteers, together with our dedicated team, have been out there cleaning the beaches, the reefs and the ocean. In addition, we have been working on outreach projects, educating the local community and school children.
Conservation in Thailand - Monthly Update August 2011
We have had an amazing month here and, as always, our volunteers leave with a sense of pride, achievement and knowledge that they have made a difference.
Conservation in Thailand - Monthly Update June/July 2011
It's been a busy summer here at the conservation project in Thailand. So let me begin by filling you in on all the cool stuff that has been going on here...
Conservation in Thailand - Monthly Update January/February 2011
January and February were busy months in Ao Nang with up to 18 volunteers on the marine conservation project. Even though we are supposed to be in the middle of the dry season, the weather has been very wet and windy which made it difficult for us to access the dive sites that we wanted to and some days it was impossible to dive at all!