Coral Restoration & Marine Conservation - Diving Internship 

Coral Restoration Workshop

<p>When I was conducting my thesis research on coral restoration during grad school many friends always asked me if they could join on the dives to help out... which was the start of the idea for Blue Corner. I wanted to create an organization where people could participate in active conservation and coral restoration work.</p>

Andrew Taylor

Blue Corner Conservation is dedicated to promoting sustainable marine environments through research, education, and conservation activities. The organization focuses on coral reef restoration and the protection of marine biodiversity.

Blue Corner Conservation offers immersive internships focused on coral reef restoration and marine conservation. Interns will gain hands-on experience through comprehensive training in coral reef ecology, health monitoring, and restoration techniques, contributing to sustainable marine environments.

Responsibilities
	•	Assist in coral restoration efforts and health monitoring surveys.
	•	Participate in scientific diving and data collection.
	•	Support educational outreach and conservation activities.

Program fees apply: 
	•	1-week: USD $550
	•	2-weeks: USD$1100; 
	•	3-weeks: USD$1550; 
	•	4-weeks: USD$2050

Accommodation options in dormitory or private rooms.

This scuba diving internship offers a unique opportunity to develop professional diving skills, engage in meaningful conservation work, and gain in-depth knowledge of coral reef ecosystems. Apply now to make a difference in preserving our oceans.

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.

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Blue Corner Marine Research leads the forefront in coral restoration efforts within the Nusa Pendia Marine Park, boasting the longest-running and largest project of its kind in the region. To sustain this monumental endeavor, we invite passionate ocean enthusiasts to join our Coral Reef Conservation Internship programs. These immersive opportunities offer invaluable experiences, allowing participants to learn directly from esteemed experts while actively contributing to our restoration initiatives. With multiple intakes throughout the year, aspiring interns can apply for week-long training modules conducted at our research base on Nusa Lembongan island, Bali.

Our comprehensive internship curriculum encompasses five intensive modules covering Scientific Diving Fundamentals, Coral Reefs &...

Blue Corner Marine Research leads the forefront in coral restoration efforts within the Nusa Pendia Marine Park, boasting the longest-running and largest project of its kind in the region. To sustain this monumental endeavor, we invite passionate ocean enthusiasts to join our Coral Reef Conservation Internship programs. These immersive opportunities offer invaluable experiences, allowing participants to learn directly from esteemed experts while actively contributing to our restoration initiatives. With multiple intakes throughout the year, aspiring interns can apply for week-long training modules conducted at our research base on Nusa Lembongan island, Bali.

Our comprehensive internship curriculum encompasses five intensive modules covering Scientific Diving Fundamentals, Coral Reefs & Marine Ecology, Reef Health Monitoring, Coral Reef Restoration, and Manta Rays & Other Megafauna of Penida. Interns seeking to elevate their skills further can opt for our extended Scientific Divemaster Program, tailored for those pursuing PADI Divemaster certification. Through hands-on training and fieldwork, participants not only gain essential knowledge in marine conservation but also contribute meaningfully to the preservation of our precious coral reefs. Join us in our mission to safeguard marine ecosystems and become a catalyst for positive change in ocean conservation.

Blue Corner Marine Research leads the forefront in coral restoration efforts within the Nusa Pendia Marine Park, boasting the longest-running and largest project of its kind in the region. To sustain this monumental endeavor, we invite passionate ocean enthusiasts to join our Coral Reef Conservation Internship programs. These immersive opportunities offer invaluable experiences, allowing participa...

Changed my Career Path!

1000% Recommend! Excellent diving, coursework, and community!

Restoring coral reefs is my new passion!

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Engaging in this week-long workshop I discovered a new passion of mine - coral restoration! I had been diving for just a year and as a terrestrial biologist was interested in the marine biology and conservation needs of the ocean environment. I did this workshop in conjunction with their internship and found it to be a highly engaging experience with purpose. This workshop not only teaches students about restoration, but you are directly contributing to the 6+year restoration projects that Blue Corner has been working on around the island. If you are not able to do the month-long internship or additional course work this workshop provides a wonderful learning (and super fun) opportunity to engage in marine conservation as a traveler. Blue Corner itself is professional, thriving dive shop that offers recreational SCUBA, freediving, DM, and IDC's - providing the perfect opportunity to dabble in both scientific diving and recreational/professional diving!

This program has everything you want in an internship – well-written and engaging conservation coursework, passionate staff, world-class diving, a lively local and expat community, gorgeous location, and an extremely affordable lifestyle! THE PROGRAM: The internship teaches students about various marine conservation topics from megafauna to coral restoration, providing snapshots and an in-depth local look into each topic. I was consistently engaged without being overwhelmed and found my new passion and career trajectory in coral restoration! The internship also ties nicely into a DM program - extending your dive knowledge into scientific diving and practical application of underwater conservation efforts. It’s a great opportunity for those wanting to expand from recreational diving to scientific diving and to have a deeper understanding and relationship with the marine environment. THE STAFF: The program manager and main educator, Andrew Taylor, is an extremely passionate, enthusiastic, and hilarious human - him and the other staff biologists always worked hard to provide an engaging and fun learning environment. THE PLACE: In addition to the internship itself, there is a lot going on at Blue Corner - recreational diving, free diving, IDCs, and a DM program - so there are plenty of new and interesting people to meet. And Nusa Lembongan is a stunning island surrounded by world-class dive site plus quick access to Bali, Nusa Ceningan, and Nusa Penida. You are able to easily immerse yourself in Indonesian culture while also having some expat comforts. I would 1000% recommend this program to any beginning scientific divers, conservation enthusiasts, or travelers in general!

I did the 3 week program in Nusa Lembongan island at Blue Corner Dive. Stayed in their dormitory at the beach so was social with other students doing conservation and diving programs. In the 3 weeks we dived almost every day with marine biologists learning all about coral reef species and ecosystems. The main focus was on coral restoration as they established one of the largest restoration sites in the region so we spent many dives transplanting corals and doing underwater monitoring of the reefs.

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