Training the NEXT generation of marine conservationists
Training the NEXT generation of marine conservationists
Coral reefs are among the planet’s oldest, most productive, and most diverse ecosystems. But, they are also one of the most threatened. Reefs around the globe are declining at an alarming rate, and although the problems have been well documented for over 50 years, not enough has been done to protect and conserve our planet’s oceans. Our aim is to not rely solely on governments to solve these problems, but to increase the capacity and skillsets of local managers and divers around the globe to empower a new generation of action oriented conservationists. Through training courses we are giving people from many different backgrounds the knowledge to initiate action, and through our networks helping those who want to make a difference join up and realize their goals.
What we do
Training and Certifications
We offer a full range of training and certifications related to marine research, protection, restoration, and conservation.
Career Headstart
A network of conservation centers offers assistance in finding internships, jobs, and other educational opportunities.
Educational and Training Materials
We provide manuals, books, underwater ID slates, and other educational materials- to be used during our courses, or independently.
Discover our flagship courses
The Conservation Diver Certification flow
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Conservation Diver Grant Program: Empowering Our Instructors
We are excited to announce our $1,000 grant program to support Conservation Diver instructors in…
Saving Thailand’s Gentle Giants: How Divers Protect Whale Sharks
Swimming with the ocean’s largest fish is an experience that changes the lives of any diver lucky…
An Update on an Itinerant Family of Corals: Dendrophylliidae
A recent publication has shed new light on one of the more diverse and exciting families of…
Sea Slug Diversity in Koh Tao, Thailand
An extensive 14-year study using benthic surveys and photographic records has revealed a stunning…
Proactive & Reactive Ecosystem Restoration
Proactive and reactive ecosystem restoration are two new terms that more accurately define what is…
Amid the Ovulids: True and False Cowries
Seashells such as ovulids and cowries are two which are often misidentified for each other.…
Understanding Corallivorous Drupella Snails
Although outbreaks of corallivorous Drupella snails have been increasing across the Indo-Pacific…
A New Record of Heliopora Coral
Until recently, it was thought that the genus Heliopora was monotypic, with the only species…
The Conservation Diver Team
Our Trainers come from a wide range of backgrounds and interests, but all share a common passion of marine conservation education and the practical application of this knowledge. To be become one of our Conservation Diver Trainers you must show dedication and drive to produce research led outputs through your work and make real and tangible impacts to the environment you work in.