IOP Penida was a dream

I am so grateful to this program, the staff, and the beautiful island of Nusa Penida for opening my eyes to the wonders of the ocean and how we can best protect her moving forward. IOP didn’t just train me to be a skilled diver; I also left the program with scientific diving experience. I saw more mantas than most people get to see in a lifetime, and I know now that I want to work in conservation. The ecology workshops were hands-on and interactive. Reeflex dive shop was also fantastic— the instructors were exceptional and have a great deal of knowledge when it comes to equipment.