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MCEC Innoceana
Marine Conservation and Education Center
Plaza Maleku 8153-30 60501 Ojochal, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Region Active
Central America
Non-profit NGO
Activity
Marine conservation awareness and education, Marine research, Conservation volunteering, Dive training
Description
Based in Ojochal, Costa Rica, the MCEC is a Marine Conservation and Education Center founded by the non-profit organization Innoceana. Their mission is ‘to rewild the ocean with innovation and education’. The center offers marine focused marine conservation expeditions for divers, by helping the MCEC team carry out hands-on research and conservation projects, all while enjoying and exploring the marine hotspots of the Osa Peninsula. Single-day experiences, multi-day expeditions, internship opportunities, dive training, and more, including beach clean-ups.