
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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Project News
Quarterly Report Penida Project February 2023
The Penida Project turns 5 years old as we celebrate with the latest news from the team. Find out what has been happening the last 3 months in Nusa Penida.
Quarterly Report Raja Ampat Project January 2023
New year and a new project! Hear from the team at the Raja Ampat Project in the FIRST Raja Ampat Project quarterly report.
WINNER Top Internship Abroad Program 2022
The votes are in and Indo Ocean Project has been awarded 2nd place in Go Overseas Top Internship Abroad Program in 2023! Thank you to all our community for voting for us. This is the second year we have been awarded for excellence, and this year we placed in the highest level of awards.