Location
  • Indonesia
    • Bali
Length
4 to 14 weeks
Industry
Animal Science Biology Conservation and Preservation Ecology Life Sciences Marine Biology Tourism Wildlife Sciences

Program Details

Compensation
Non-Monetary Benefits
Timeframe
Year Round
Housing
Apartment Host Family
Language
English
Weekly Hours
30
Age Min.
20

Pricing

Starting Price
2100
Price Details
Packages depend on your current diving level starting from $380 USD / week

Package #1 - Dive Master (8 weeks)
For divers who have completed up to their Rescue Diver course

Package #2 - Rescuer (10 weeks)
For Advanced divers who need to complete their rescue skills during their program.

Package #3 - Advanced (12 weeks)
For divers with an Open Water Diver certification and need to complete both Advanced and Rescue courses

Package #4 - Zero to Hero (14 weeks)
For applicants who have no previous diving experience and need to complete all the required prerequisites.

Package #5 - Researcher (6 weeks)
For professional or experienced divers who do not need to complete their Dive Master course
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Some Meals SIM cards Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

All packages include accommodation, in country transportation, 6-8 dives per week, 5 specialty courses, workshops, program shirt, VISA assistance, pre arrival training materials, pre arrival support

*Due to it's remoteness, all Raja Ampat programs include full room and board

What's Not Included
Airfare Domestic Airfare Some Meals Travel Insurance Visa
What's Not Included (Extra)

Return flights to home country
In country spending money
Some meals
Travel and Dive Insurance
Profesional Processing Fees
Dive Master Training Manuals

Apr 04, 2023
Feb 10, 2025
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About Program

Indo Ocean Project was founded by marine biologists and dive professionals to create a high level training and ecological monitoring program in the heart of the coral triangle.

Our field expeditions in Indonesia hosts research projects focused on marine mega fauna, coral reef conservation, and marine policy. The aim of the Indo Ocean Project is to generate high quality scientific data to inform local mangers and stakeholders about the status of Marine Protect Areas (MPA), and to increase marine conservation awareness among the local communities and general public. We combine our research project with a dive master internship program to allow aspiring marine researchers or dive professionals to gain hands on experience in a professional environment while completing several internationally recognized certifications.

You don't need to be a diver or scientist to apply! Join one of our project locations in Nusa Penida (Bali), Bira (Southern Sulawesi) or Raja Ampat (West Papua).

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Program Highlights

  • Complete your dive master course and 5 marine ecology specialty certifications in paradise
  • Immerse yourself in tropical marine biology and work alongside a team of award winning dive professionals and marine biologists
  • Practical hands on research diver training and techniques including ecological monitoring surveys, baited remote underwater video, marine megafauna photographic identification, coral restoration, coral reef mapping, mangrove and sea grass restoration...
  • Career stepping stone and CV builder, launch your marine conservation or professional diving career
  • Explore Indonesia's top diving destinations and swim with manta rays, sea turtles, sharks, ocean sunfish and pristine coral reefs in the planets biodiversity hotspot: Nusa Penida, Bira, and Raja Ampat

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Program Reviews

4.96 Rating
based on 140 reviews
  • 5 rating 95.71%
  • 4 rating 4.29%
  • 3 rating 0%
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  • Growth 4.9
  • Support 4.95
  • Fun 5
  • Housing 4.5
  • Safety 5
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Hannah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience! - Divemaster Nusa Penida

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Pros
  • Beautiful diving
  • Incredible staff and interns
  • Fieldwork involvement
68 people found this review helpful.
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Hannah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience! - Divemaster Nusa Penida

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Pros
  • Beautiful diving
  • Incredible staff and interns
  • Fieldwork involvement
66 people found this review helpful.
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Riccardo
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best experience ever!!!

Being part of the first project located in Raja Ampat with Indo Ocean Project as intern was amazing. The expectation is really high when you go in one of the best places where to dive in the world especially for the corals biodiversity. I was already dive master once I started my program so I did 6 weeks only as researcher. We studied all the marine life that lives in West Papua New Guinea such as elasmobranchs, mantas, rays turtles, corals, nudibranchs, key species and species of interest. The organisation and the knowledge exceeded my expectations. In particular I want to congratulate with Mette Carlsen and Pascal Sebastian for everything they taught to me whilst I was there. Everybody must try this experience to learn more about marine biology, how to help the environment and to raise awareness about this topic. Nothing better than do great dives, explore, travel surrounded by the nature, make friendships and collaborate with professionals. I highly recommend this experience. Hope to be back next year and help you again!

Pros
  • Marine biology knowledge
  • Ecology and help the environment
  • Team work
70 people found this review helpful.
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Tom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Raja Ampat - Divemaster & Research

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Pros
  • Varied and well structured research activities - surveys, BRUVs, coral monitoring etc.
  • Incredible marine life and coral reefs in a spectacular location
  • Friendly and professional team at IOP & Scuba Republic
Cons
  • Not enough time there!
70 people found this review helpful.
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Oliver
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Penida - Diving in Paradise

For anyone wanting a blend of beautiful diving, scientific research, and hands-on conservation, Indo Ocean Project is for you! Not to mention the chance to dive with the elegant Manta Rays.

The team are friendly and very supportive, and always down for a chat. Fellow interns were all of like-mind and very easy to get on with, all of a variety of ages and nationalities.

Day to day life is varied and full on (in a good way!), with dives almost everyday. But there’s always time to relax so you never feel overwhelmed.

You cannot beat diving in paradise everyday!

Pros
  • Island Living
  • Lots of Diving
  • Mantas!
71 people found this review helpful.
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Andrea
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Scientific program - Nusa Penida

I started my scientific program as a Divemaster SSI in order to complete my internship for the university.
I never thought this experience could be so constructive from every point of view. Each dive was something unique, both for the different conditions I was used to and for the incredible biodiversity that the ocean offers.
The staff was incredible! Super kind and helpful.
I learned a lot thanks to them.
I 100% recommend this experience to anyone who wants to have unique weeks learning and having fun like never before.

P.S. Take a camera with you 🤩🦈🌊

71 people found this review helpful.
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Charlotte
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An unforgettable experience! - Divemaster Penida

I started my time at IOP as an open water diver with just 4 dives, and left as a divemaster with over 100 dives in just 12 short weeks! The staff are friendly, encouraging, and like to push you to do your best and become a great diver. The marine life you encounter on every dive never fails to amaze you, from the mantas to the nudibranchs, and the scientific workshops help you understand and appreciate it even more! I would recommend this course to anyone interested in diving and/or marine biology, and wants to explore a beautiful part of the world!

Pros
  • Amazing staff and interns
  • Incredible marine life
65 people found this review helpful.
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Iris
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

IOP Divemaster Program- Raja Ampat

My experience with Indo Ocean Project in Raja Ampat was life-changing. While Raja Ampat is remote, it is the best of jungle life and the most incredible diving in the world. The IOP staff are very knowledgeable and so excited to help you grow as a diver and conservationist. They are now some of my best friends! I also found the other interns to be exceptional people as well seen as how we were all on the same page when it came to conservation and the ocean. The science aspects of the program taught me how to be a proficient underwater researcher and helped me discover my true passion in life; furthering the development and protection of MPAs. I started IOP as an Open Water Diver and was sculpted into a professional diver by very experienced peers. It was fantastic and so much fun. This program was everything I hoped for and more. I am forever grateful for this experience and would do it all over again in a heartbeat. I highly highly recommend doing any of the IOP programs, it will change your life!

Pros
  • Excellent research
  • Incredible staff
  • Top-tier diving
59 people found this review helpful.

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