Conservation Diver - Ecological Monitoring Program

Conservation Diver - Ecological Monitoring Program

Location
  • Indonesia
    • Bali

Program Details

Timeframe
Year Round
Qualifications
  • Certified Scuba Diver

Pricing

Starting Price
600
Price Details
This 6-day program is offered at Blue Corner Dive's Nusa Penida island location. Price includes dive equipment and course certification, however students are responsible for their own accommodation, meals and transport to Nusa Penida (contact our team for recommendations or assistance with booking these items).
Jun 17, 2025
Jun 28, 2025
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About Program

Conservation Diver courses are a great way to participate in marine science and data collection with our in-house marine biologists. Blue Corner offers a week-long (6 day) Ecological Monitoring Program at Blue Corner Dive in NUSA PENIDA, Bali.

The Ecological Monitoring program is designed to give students an introduction to coral reef ecology and how to view the reef scientifically by assessing key biotic and abiotic reef components. The course teaches students how to use real world scientific sampling and reef survey techniques and certifies them to conduct their own surveys and report data back to the online database. Parameters assessed include fish and invertebrate abundance and biodiversity, substrate cover, coral taxonomy, coral diseases, coral bleaching, and more. This course can then be combined with several of Blue Corner's other conservation programs at either of our Nusa Penida or Nusa Lembongan diveshop locations.

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with Blue Corner Dive | Freediving | Conservation for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

Program Highlights

  • Conservation Diver program offered on NUSA PENIDA

Program Reviews

5.00 Rating
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  • Growth 4.75
  • Support 5
  • Fun 5
  • Housing 5
  • Safety 5
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Benjamin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Fantastic Experience at Blue Corner Nusa Penida with Cut Malinda

This course was thorough and well put together. My instructor Cut was phenomenal. I’m so grateful for having this experience at Blue Corner Nusa Penida. Amazing dive experiences and what a learning experience practicing scientific diving with the EMP course. I learned so much and I can wait to apply what I’ve learned. I absolutely loved learning so much about the ocean and making dreams come true practicing some marine biology and ocean conservation. I can’t say good enough things! Thank you so much!!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Practicing scientific diving for EMP. I practiced and asked lots of questions of my instructor!
Pros
  • Inspiring
  • Great Learning Experience
  • Beautiful Diving
Cons
  • My Brain Hurts (so much learning)
47 people found this review helpful.
Salsa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My best experience on conservation

Spending a week in Nusa Penida for the conservation course was honestly one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. It wasn’t just about diving—far from it. I got to really learn about the whole ecosystem, how coral reefs work, why they matter, and how everything is connected underwater. We did hands-on activities like reef surveys and coral planting, and it made me see the ocean in a totally different way. Super eye opening, fun, and meaningful at the same time. I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat. Thanks My teacher Cut for changing the way I see the ocean 🫶🏻🥰🥰

62 people found this review helpful.
Friederike
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great time with instructor Cut

I had a great experience doing this program with Blue Corner Penida, especially with my instructor, Cut. She taught us in a fun way all the things we needed to know about corals, coral reefs, and also about the monitoring and restoration. It was a great experience and I learned a lot. I definitely will join Blue Corner Dive Center in Penida again. I am already excited to join some more coral restoration dives and also book some classes to learn more about the ocean life. Thank you, Cut, you are such a kind person!

What was your funniest moment?
Cut explained us with her whole body how corals eat and made the course easy to understand and to remember well
Pros
  • Good instructor
  • Good way of teaching
  • Fun
63 people found this review helpful.
Annisa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Super Fun Conservation Internship

Combining conservation + diving is the best way to enjoy your life. The program I took is well-structured and interesting. I had an amazing time with Cut as my instructor and all the staff. They are so friendly. I had difficulty, especially in Coral tax class, but Cut explained patiently till I understood 🤣🤣. Her expertise in coral and manta rays is very interesting to learn. Nusa Penida is an exceptionally beautiful place to learn conservation. Happy to learn and help the coral reef in Penida. Highly recommend it. I would love to go back again!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
During EMP course, its surprising that small fish that I usually ignore during my dive is actually so beautiful. Now I see differently about little fish hahahaha
Pros
  • Professional staff
  • Learning material
  • Experience
Cons
  • -
61 people found this review helpful.

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