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.
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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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PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Marine Protected Areas (MPA) safeguard threatened marine ecosystems by protecting fish populations, limiting anthropogenic stressors, and providing additional livelihood for local populations. However, many MPAs do not function effectively due to lack of funding and manpower, engendering the need to find long-lasting, sustainable solutions to monitor and maintain MPA performance. In this study, we utilized citizen science involvement to survey select fish families, key fish species, and megafauna in Nusa Penida MPA, Indonesia using the roving survey method.
Quarterly Report Bira June 2023
Time to hear from the new Co-project managers, Jess and Ben, and marine biologist Qinthan in this months edition of the Quarterly report from our project headquarters in South Sulawesi.
Publication Announcement: Widespread diversity deficits of coral reef sharks and rays
Reef sharks are at a much higher risk of extinction than previously thought according to recent publication in Science. Indo Ocean Project is proud to collaborate with Global FinPrint on this groundbreaking research.