Clean Coast Connection
Student Field Trip | 18โ25 August
Ready to make a real impact while exploring the coast?
Clean Coast Connection is a fully funded international student field trip focused on marine conservation and coastal clean-ups, bringing together students from EU-CONEXUS partner universities.
From 18 to 25 August, selected participants will travel from Zadar to Athens and take part in a unique, hands-on experience combining environmental action, education, and adventure.
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What to expect
Beach and underwater clean-ups
Introductory diving & snorkelling sessions
Workshops with local environmental partners
Team-building activities with international students
All travel, accommodation, and activity costs are fully covered.
Guide for the itinerary
Day 1:
Zadar, Croatia
Arrival in Zadar, Croatia
- Welcome and orientation session for all participants.
- Safety briefing and introduction to the local coastal and marine environment.
- Group planning and local orientation in Zadar.
- Team-building icebreakers and informal coastal walk.
Day 2:
Zadar, Croatia
Workshop with Zadar University Diving Club and coastal clean up with local students
- Full-day interactive workshop with the university diving club on diving safety, underwater clean-up methods and responsible coastal recreation.
- Ambassador coordinated coastal clean up in Zadar, open to local students and student associations, using the draft protocols.
Day 3:
Zadar, Croatia
Diving experience with Zadar University Diving Club
- Practical exercises and introduction to diving experience.
- Group reflection and preparation of inputs for the coastal cleaning toolkit and club
Day 4:
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Travel to Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Morning transfer to Split by bus.
- Group bonding activities and project discussions.
- Afternoon transfer to Dubrovnik via ferry and accommodation arrangements.
Day 5:
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Workshop on marine biodiversity with Green Safari
- Interactive session on biodiversity preservation with NIB experts (educational, not research-based).
- Discussion on marine ecosystems, human impacts and good practices for protection.
Day 6:
Athens, Greece
Travel to Athens, Greece
- Morning transfer to Athens, Greece by flight.
- Team-building activities and informal cultural exchange with local students.
Day 7:
Athens, Greece
Snorkelling Cleanup & Outreach with local students
- Fieldwork: snorkelling-based coastal clean-up by boat excursion.
- Practical collection and sorting of underwater litter and shoreline waste with local students.
- Short outreach activity (photo/video and social media content prepared by students).
Day 8:
Project Dissemination and Return
- Reflective wrap-up session, including planning of the EU-CONEXUS coastal cleaning club and first follow-up actions at home universities.
Departure and return to home institutions
Who can apply?
You can apply if you:
- Are enrolled at an EU-CONEXUS partner university
- Are available for the full duration (18โ25 August)
- Are able (or willing) to obtain a medical clearance certificate for diving
Why apply?
Selected students will not only participate โ they will become student ambassadors, bringing coastal conservation initiatives back to their home universities.
Important note
Participants will be selected on a one-student-per-university basis, ensuring diverse international representation.
