Riding the new eco-tourist popularity wave, Reef Check is a non-profit organization looking to help protect and renew reefs all over the world. Volunteers and workers in over 80 countries come together to help monitor the reefs and educate others on how to keep them beautiful.
Recently Malibu and Reef Check have teamed up to create a once-in-a-lifetime internship. Ten lucky US citizens will be selected to be beach interns in Thailand, Maldives or the Philippines to raise awareness of Reef Check’s protective ambitions. Interns may not be paid ridiculous sums of money to protect the Great Barrier Reef, but the “Get Your Island On” internship is still a great catch.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Eco-tourism
- The rise in popularity of eco-tourism is creating opportunities for organizations like Reef Check to collaborate with businesses and offer unique internships focused on environmental conservation.
- Reef Conservation
- Organizations like Reef Check are working towards protecting and renewing reefs worldwide, creating opportunities for partnerships and initiatives in the field of marine conservation.
- Awareness Campaigns
- Partnerships between organizations like Malibu and Reef Check are creating opportunities for impactful awareness campaigns focused on the importance of reef preservation and sustainability.
Where This Applies
- Travel and Tourism
- The travel and tourism industry can leverage the growing demand for eco-tourism experiences and collaborate with organizations like Reef Check to offer unique and sustainable travel options.
- Non-profit Organizations
- Non-profit organizations dedicated to environmental conservation, like Reef Check, can partner with businesses and brands to create innovative internship programs and awareness initiatives focused on reef protection.
- Sustainable Fashion and Apparel
- Through partnerships with organizations like Reef Check, the fashion and apparel industry can raise awareness about the importance of reef conservation and integrate sustainable practices into their supply chain.
