Ecological Monitoring Program Internship at Blue Marlin Gili Air
Hosted by
- Indonesia
- Lombok Island
Frequently asked questions
This program starts at $843 USD. For full pricing, visit the provider’s website.
This program is open to participants aged 18 to 99.
The program runs for 1 week.
This program is located in Lombok Island, Indonesia.
About Program
Looking for a start in marine conservation?
Become an EMP diver with Blue Marlin Conservation.
The Ecological Monitoring Program (EMP) is a foundational course in reef ecology and survey methods.
Over the span of 8 scientific dives, you’ll learn to identify key fish families, invertebrates, and coral substrates while practicing standardized monitoring techniques such as transects, roving surveys, and site mapping.
Training also covers threat assessment, including coral bleaching, pollution, overfishing, and invasive species impacts. By the end of the course, you’ll be certified to collect reliable ecological data and contribute directly to long-term reef health research.
Open to divers 12+ with Advanced Open Water certification (or equivalent), EMP is the perfect first step into marine conservation and scientific diving.
Program Highlights
- Complete 8 scientific dives focused on fish, invertebrate, and substrate surveys
- Learn to identify key reef species and assess ecosystem health
- Gain hands-on training in transects, site mapping, and data collection
- Contribute to real-time reef health monitoring and long-term research
