· Research Diving Expeditions · Indonesia ·

Experience close encounters with manta rays, sharks, turtles and sunfish in some of Indonesia’s top diving destinations while completing your research diver and divemaster internship and taking an active role as a field researcher. Join our network of marine biologists and dive profesionals or collaborate for your independent research.

Indo Ocean Project is a marine research and conservation program in the heart of the coral triangle, training the next generation of dive professionals through our unique conservation dive master internship program. Our field expeditions in Indonesia hosts international and local research projects on marine conservation efforts including marine megafauna, coral restoration, ecological monitoring, community outreach and education programs. We are constantly seeking hardworking and enthusiastic people who take part in our dive master/research diver-training program and join the research team. You don’t need to be a diver or a scientist to take part! Our project relies on the experience and expertise of our participants from around the world.

ECO COMMITMENT

We adopt an economic, environmental and social responsability policy in all our project locations and partnering dive centers.

MISSION

Conserving Indonesia’s marine environment through research, education, and sharing of knowledge.

GET INVOLVED

Intern with Indo Ocean Project and gain hands-on experience with marine research techniques while completing your divemaster certification in paradise.
PROJECT LOCATIONS

NUSA PENIDA

Bali

Project Highlights: BRUV, coral restoration and Penida Turtle ID

Diving Highlights: Manta rays, molas, turtles, thriving coral reefs, occasional pelagics like hammerhead and thresher sharks.

BIRA

Southern Sulawesi

Project Highlights: BRUV, shark ID, coral restoration, MPA development

Diving Highlights: Reef sharks, turtles, incredible coral reefs, occasional pelagics like hammerhead and thresher sharks.

RAJA AMPAT

West Papua

Project Highlights: BRUV, shark and manta ID, biodiversity

Diving Highlights: Reef sharks, manta rays, biodiverse coral reefs, macro critters, occasional whale sharks and marine mammals.

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Project News

Quarterly Report Penida Project November 2023

Quarterly Report Penida Project November 2023

As we approach the Penida Project’s 6th year of operating we say goodbye to some staff and hello to others! The cold water the last few months have brought in some incredible megafauna sights and we reach our 200th BRUV dropped in the area!

Quarterly Report Raja Ampat October 2023

Quarterly Report Raja Ampat October 2023

A new team at the Raja Ampat Project continue the work as we move into our 1st Annivserary! Hear from new manager Selene and Mario and Program Cordinator Shae for all the latest news.