Thank you for reaching out — we love hearing from people who want to get involved in restoring ocean health.

At Seatrees, our restoration projects are led by local communities, scientists, and partner organizations who bring deep, place-based expertise to their ecosystems. Because of this, we typically don’t offer volunteer opportunities at our international project sites. These projects are designed to create long-term, sustainable employment and stewardship within the communities where they operate.

We pay our partners fair wages to do this critical restoration work — so allowing external volunteers would take away both their work and their pay. Additionally, many of our project sites are in remote or sensitive environments, which makes it difficult to facilitate visits or volunteer opportunities in a way that’s sustainable for both people and the planet.

While we deeply appreciate the passion and enthusiasm of those who want to get involved, international volunteer programs can often increase costs, carbon footprints, and logistical complexity, taking resources away from the restoration itself. Instead, we encourage supporters to make a direct impact through donations, partnerships, and spreading awareness.

If you’re eager to get involved, you’re welcome to reach out directly to any of our on-the-ground project partners to inquire about potential volunteer opportunities or upcoming events. You can find their contact information on each of our project pages.