Marine Science Internships in Bali

Are you a student or young professional looking to enhance your career prospects through international work experience and hands-on learning? At Intern Abroad HQ, we help students and young professionals turn career aspirations into reality. We organize affordable internships in 20 destinations across 24 career fields that are tailored to meet each individual’s academic, professional, or personal requirements. With over 200 internship programs across Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America and South America to choose from, and options to intern from 2 weeks to 6 months either full-time or part-time, in-country or virtually, we facilitate career-enhancing experiences that work for you, not just the host organization. Intern Abroad HQ is proudly brought to you by the team behind International Volunteer HQ. We have collectively supported over 120,000 program participants since 2007 and are the only B Corp certified provider in our field.

Join the Institute for Global Studies' Dive Shop / Reef Survey internship, and work with both local and foreign staff members. In this program, you’ll have the opportunity to become PADI dive certified or work toward the next level of training. In addition, you will assist staff members in all aspects of running a renowned dive shop as well as work on a marine research project. Activities will include assisting staff on dive excursions, helping to convey difficult concepts in the English language to guests, preparing gear for dives, constructing or delivering marketing materials, conducting reef surveys to assist reef management, and preparing brochures and the website to highlight threats to reef systems.

Did you know that Green Sea Turtles are considered an endangered species? Volunteer in Bali and see how you can help save these magnificent creatures. This project aims to rescue and rehabilitate sea turtles that are gathered from local fishermen. You will be an integral member of a team that is caring for injured turtles and helping them to return to their natural environment. You will also gather data that will then be sent to a worldwide marine conservation organization. This adventure will also connect volunteers to the local Balinese community where you will educate children and teach them the importance of turtle conservation. This is a rewarding experience for anyone who wants to make a difference in marine life and help take care of injured turtles until you release them back into the wild. You are also teaching locals the importance of these precious sea turtles and encouraging them to care for their environment.

Indo Ocean Project was founded in 2017 by marine biologists, dive instructors, and ocean enthusiasts from around the globe to create a standardized data collection and research diver training program in Indonesia. We collaborate with NGO’s, governments agencies, and institutions to carry out our scientific, conservation, and research goals with the help of our dive master and research diver training program. We are constantly seeking hard working ocean warriors to join our team at one of our three project locations: 1. Nusa Penida (Bali) 2. Tanjung Bira (South Sulawesi) 3. Raja Ampat (West Papua) Join our award winning program and complete internationally recognized certifications while taking an active role as a research assistant. Work alongside a team of ocean professionals and gain hands on experience in underwater research methods. Become a dive master in the heart of the coral triangle and meet like minded people from around the world. Applications are accepted year-round on rolling start dates. However, with limited spaces available we ask you to be as flexible as possible. Spots tend to fill up 4-6 months in advanced. Start your online application today.

Join our certified restoration practitioners and biologists on an ongoing coral restoration project in Nusa Lembongan, Bali. During this week-long workshop you will learn about techniques and up-to-date science on coral reef restoration, as well as take part in the project. This week long course is conducted as a training workshop. Each student receives a Blue Corner Marine Research Coral Restoration Handbook and is issued a certification at the end of the program. Coral restoration work is conducted underwater, so participants are required to be certified divers. If you are not yet a certified diver, then arrive a few days early and take your PADI Openwater Diver license at Blue Corner Dive.

Legend Diving Marine Environmental Internship is a thrilling, career-launching dive experience for gap-year students and marine lovers. Set in Nusa Penida, Bali—right in Indonesia’s marine Coral Triangle—it fuses PADI diving certifications (from Open Water to Rescue, with options for Divemaster or Instructor) with hands-on coral conservation, immersive reef ecology, species ID, and survey methods. You're not just learning—you’re making a difference: planting coral fragments, monitoring reef health, and logging iconic species—manta rays, sharks, mola mola, and turtles—while working alongside the Marine Megafauna Foundation and their world-leading database. The program blends dive training, classroom theory, and extensive fieldwork, equipping you for marine conservation careers, dive professions, or simply fueling your passion for the ocean. Set against Bali’s vibrant culture and breathtaking seascapes, you’ll also assist with local marine protected area management.

At Ceningan Divers, gain hands-on experience in marine conservation while completing your Divemaster internship in the stunning Nusa Penida Marine Park. This unique programme blends professional dive training with real-world research, including coral reef restoration, seagrass surveys, and mangrove planting. Dive with manta rays and mola mola, explore diverse reef ecosystems, and work alongside passionate conservationists. Expect 8–12 dives per week, plus snorkeling, data collection, and collaboration with researchers and fellow interns. No prior diving or science experience? No problem! Whether you're a beginner or experienced diver, our expert training will equip you with the skills needed for a career in diving and conservation.