SORCE

This experience left a permanent mark on my heart. I’m incredibly grateful to have been a part of it. I’ll always look back on it with love, pride, and the hope to return again someday. 

From day one, I was surrounded by some of the most wonderful people I’ve ever met. The team was not only professional and organized but also genuinely kind, supportive, and full of positive energy. They made me feel like I truly belonged, and that made all the difference. The people I worked with were more than just colleagues; they became friends and mentors. Their dedication, respect, and passion for what they do left a lasting impression on me and motivated me to keep striving to be better and do more. 

Throughout my time here, I learned so much—about teamwork, compassion, and the power of giving back. Every moment was filled with purpose and growth, and I felt genuinely fulfilled knowing that I was contributing to something meaningful. 

 Honestly was the best experience of my life, and I recommend it wholeheartedly to everyone.

Coral planting, reef checks, mangrove planting and debris diving – just an outtake of what our month at SORCE Sustainable Oceanic Research Conservation & Education CIC as marine conservation research assistants looked like! I’ve gained a new admiration for all the conservation and education work done by SORCE Sustainable Oceanic Research Conservation & Education CIC to further protect and improve the ecological wonders of the native mangrove and marine life of Lombok.

Insightful, educational but most of all fun to be a part of a team that puts their heart into the conservation work on their coral reefs and mangrove plantations, even if just for such a short period of time. I can definitely recommend anyone interested in a more hands-on approach for their holiday or remote work options to look into what SORCE Sustainable Oceanic Research Conservation & Education CIC has to offer, or any other conservation work in that regard.

Once more, a shout out to the amazing team running SORCE Sustainable Oceanic Research Conservation & Education CIC who provided us with such a memorable experience! Can’t wait to go back, do more coral planting and see how the house reef has developed over time!

Just spent 4 amazing weeks with SORCE on Lombok. What a great experience! The staff are highly committed, both to the mission of the organisation and to ensuring that guests have a wonderful time. Our experience was a wholly enjoyable mix of working and fun diving, and learning.

The location is stunning - fabulous sunsets over the water! - and the accommodation is very comfortable. The common spaces are attractive and well designed for social and educational activities. We enjoyed the delicious, healthy food and appreciated the good quality and well-maintained diving kit.

The dedicated staff achieve an impressive balance of being very well-organized while also being relaxed and great fun. They are attentive to what individual guests enjoy, and are super-inclusive. The boat crew took amazing care of us and were always ready to help when I needed an extra hand to get self and kit out of the water onto the boat!

Our fellow-guests were so much fun - some were involved in research, some were studying and others like us were there for a holiday with a purpose - all great company.

We loved learning about the programmes, then getting involved with planting and maintaining coral nurseries and planting mangroves. Clearing trash from the beach, mangroves and ocean was an education and we had magical evenings by the fire, playing games and just chatting.

Thank you to everyone at SORCE and our fellow-guests for an inspiring and unforgettable few weeks!

Sue and Mike Lee

I had an amazing 4 weeks in this little remote Paradise. I got a great introduction into SORCE, the Marine Conservation and all of the diving gear aswell. I always felt super safe while completing so many dives and got to see amazing wild life aswell. I was also able to complete my advanced open water at SORCE, which gave me even more opportunities to go on really pretty dives.
The day was always filled with great activities, we planted mangroves, cleaned beaches and reefs and to listen to different classes.I learned many new things, which made my dives even more fun. The staff was super friendly, shoutout to the boat crew who always greet you every morning with the biggest smiles:) and also a big shoutout to the kitchen staff, who make great gluten free pancakes! I got to meet so many nice people and i felt so welcome… honestly I had the best time ever and I wish I could have stayed longer than a month🥲

I had a great four weeks on Sorce! We did a lot of diving and coral nursery work. I did over 40 dives in one month and learnt so much about conservation. The staff are great and super friendly, I felt very welcome. The other volunteers were also very nice and friendly. The accommodation is super clean and comfortable, you get your own little hut. The location is a bit remote and isolated and the atmosphere is relaxed and there is not much going on. Still a great experience and one I wouldn't want to miss.