Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute

Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute (MRCI) is a government approved organisation undertaking environmental research, community development and educational programs. Madagascar Volunteer programs include teaching English, marine and forest conservation as well an island outreach.

Turtle Cove, the Madagascar Volunteer research centre located on Nosy Komba island, is the heart of MRCI and the home base for all MRCI programs. Turtle Cove is nestled between a beautiful tropical forest and a pristine beach, overlooking Nosy Be and the world famous Lokobe Forest Reserve. Just meters from Turtle Cove, Volunteers can experience incredible coconut tree fringed beaches with easy access to MRCI’s home coral reef, which we had recently declared a Marine Protected Area by the Department of Environment in conjunction with the local community and Department of Fisheries.

The mission for the Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute is to:

Provide a safe platform whereby volunteers of all diversities and backgrounds can come together in order to make a positive impact on local communities and on the environment while gain perspective on their personal growth and development.
Actively assist and contribute in sustainable research and conservation projects
Engage and assist local communities to improve their health and educational circumstances.
Assist local NGO’s and other conservation-based organisations to achieve their goals.