A Dive Master experience that exceeded all my expectations

In April this year I completed a 2 month Research Divemaster Internship at the Nomads Dive Shop with the team at Indo Ocean Project. I was inspired, I became a comfortable & competent diver, and I had a great time doing it! The team is supportive, professional, knowledgeable and very experienced. Not to mention the passion that oozes from their souls for marine conservation.

My DM Instructor Serena holds a great deal of diving knowledge & experience. She had been one of my most valuable teachers and mentors in my life to date.

If anyone is considering doing their DM, especially any marine biology folk out there; I can't recommend this program more highly.. They are making important change at an on-ground level using data collected by the interns: BRUV deployment, indicator species surveys, turtle ID, mangrove restoration and coral reef restoration.

Indo Ocean supports the Nusa Penida MPA with real-science data, creates sustainable initiatives with the local community to make positive change.

Completing a research DM was extremely benifical for my marine biology career. Since completing this internship, I have been offered my dream job working as a manta ray researcher.

The team at Indo Ocean Project inspires everyone who comes in contact with them to protect our oceans & follow their dreams. Thanks crew!! From your Aussie manta-loving student Hannah