Projects
Become a Conservation Divemaster at one of our projects in Indonesia. We are accepting applications all year round! We work on a first come first serve basis so contact us about our next available start dates.
Complete your dive course up to PADI/SSI Divemaster and work alongside a team of experienced marine researchers and dive instructors. Contribute to local and global conservation efforts while exploring the rich waters of Indonesia.
Complete several internationally recognized certification courses: Marine Ecology, Shark Ecology, Manta Conservation, Turtle Ecology. and Ocean Gardener coral taxonomy and restoration courses.
**Please note that this program tends to fill up around 6 months before start dates, please contact us for availability**
NUSA PENIDA
Located on the island of Nusa Penida off the south eastern coast of Bali in the Lombok Strait and also the location of the Indo Ocean Project Headquarters. Mantas, seasonal molas, turtles, beautiful coral, occasional large shark sightings and strong currents!
Entry Airport: Ngurah Rai International Airport, Denpasar, Bali (DPS)


RAJA AMPAT
Located beachside on the island of Waisai in the heart of the famous Raja Ampat, West Papua. Surrounded by rain forrest and incredible nature, this is our most remote project offering an abundance of pelagic species and the most biodiverse coral reefs on the planet.
Entry Airport: Domine Eduard Osok Airport, Sorong (SOQ)
BIRA
Located on the south eastern tip of Sulawesi in a famous ship-building community of Bira. It is around a 4 hour drive from Indonesia’s third most populated city, Makassar. Picturesque private beaches and unexplored sites where we hope to establish a marine reserve. Sharks, sharks, sharks! Reef sharks galore with occasional sightings of hammerhead and thresher sharks.
Entry Airport: Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, Makassar (UPG).

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Project News
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
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.
Quarterly Report Bira Project September 2023
In this update we hear from Qinthan, Ben, and Jess at the Bira Project in South Sulawesi for an update on diving, training, and science.