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Conservation Internship Penida
The Legend Diving Marine Environmental Internship offers every first Monday of the month an exciting opportunity for gap-year students and marine enthusiasts to kickstart their careers. Located in Nusa Penida, Bali—within Indonesia’s stunning Coral Triangle—it combines PADI recreational diving certifications with practical coral conservation, engaging reef ecology, species identification, and survey techniques.
You’re not just gaining knowledge you’re contributing positively: planting coral fragments, tracking reef health, and documenting remarkable species like manta rays, sharks, mola mola, and turtles all while collaborating with several ONG like the Marine Megafauna Foundation and their leading global database.
This program integrates dive training, theoretical classroom learning, and comprehensive fieldwork, preparing you for careers in marine conservation, diving professions, or simply enhancing your love for the ocean. Surrounded by Bali’s rich culture and stunning coastal views, you’ll also play a role in managing local marine protected areas.
Conservation Internship Program in Penida
The Legend Diving Marine Environmental Internship offers an exciting opportunity for gap-year students and marine enthusiasts to kickstart their careers. Located in Nusa Penida, Bali—within Indonesia’s stunning Coral Triangle—it combines PADI recreational diving certifications with practical coral conservation, engaging reef ecology, species identification, and survey techniques.
You’re not just gaining knowledge you’re contributing positively: planting coral fragments, tracking reef health, and documenting remarkable species like manta rays, sharks, mola mola, and turtles all while collaborating with several ONG like the Marine Megafauna Foundation and their leading global database.
This program integrates dive training, theoretical classroom learning, and comprehensive fieldwork, preparing you for careers in marine conservation, diving professions, or simply enhancing your love for the ocean. Surrounded by Bali’s rich culture and stunning coastal views, you’ll also play a role in managing local marine protected areas.
AGE & EXPERIENCE
Min 15 years old
CERTIFICATIONS
No certification required
HEALTH CONDITION
Fit for scuba diving
SPECIFIC SKILLS
Must know how to swim
- Get PADI recreational dive certifications (Professional optional)
- Cultivate professional skills in diving, conservation, monitoring, and species identification, equipping participants for careers in diving, marine science, or ecotourism.
- Get theoretical and practical training in coral conservation, restoration & survey methods, marine ecology, and studies of megafauna species.
- Encourage hands-on experience in coral restoration, survey methods, and species identification, contributing to authentic marine science databases (MMF).
- Advocate for environmental awareness and sustainable practices while engaging participants in the cultural and natural richness of Nusa Penida.
- Collaborate with various NGOs to collect essential raw data through multiple initiatives. Support educational campaigns within the local community, raising awareness about environmental concerns, and promote the conservation and protection of biodiversity and marine resources.
- Monitor the biodiversity, health, and growth of the reef system by conducting surveys on fish, invertebrates, and corals using innovative research equipment.
Who Can Sign Up?
AGE & EXPERIENCE
Min 15 years old
CERTIFICATIONS
No certification required
HEALTH CONDITION
Fit for scuba diving
SPECIFIC SKILLS
Must know how to swim
Conservation Penida Program Goals
- Get PADI recreational dive certifications (Professional optional)
- Cultivate professional skills in diving, conservation, monitoring, and species identification, equipping participants for careers in diving, marine science, or ecotourism.
- Get theoretical and practical training in coral conservation, restoration & survey methods, marine ecology, and studies of megafauna species.
- Encourage hands-on experience in coral restoration, survey methods, and species identification, contributing to authentic marine science databases (MMF).
- Advocate for environmental awareness and sustainable practices while engaging participants in the cultural and natural richness of Nusa Penida.
- Collaborate with various NGOs to collect essential raw data through multiple initiatives. Support educational campaigns within the local community, raising awareness about environmental concerns, and promote the conservation and protection of biodiversity and marine resources.
- Monitor the biodiversity, health, and growth of the reef system by conducting surveys on fish, invertebrates, and corals using innovative research equipment.
The internship is carefully designed to provide a balance of PADI dive training, coral conservation, marine ecology, and education on specialized megafauna species, guaranteeing a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. This program runs for 4, 5, 6 or 8 weeks, including your PADI training from Open Water to Rescue. However, this program is also available if you already hold a diving certification.
If students arrive with prior diving certifications, while waiting for other students to complete Open Water or Advanced courses before beginning Ecology Portion of the program, this student would have to option of conducting a range of the PADI Aware specialties available during this time, or more focus can be placed on gaining diving experience, practicing survey techniques, gaining coral restoration experience – easily tailored to students preference Contact us for more details.
- Get your PADI Open Water Certification
- Learn about Reef Ecology
- Join Beach and Underwater cleaning
- Go Fun Diving
- Get your PADI Advanced Open Water Certification
- Learn to master your buoyancy
- Engage in practical Marine Conservation Courses
- Go Fun Diving
- Comprehend Marine Ecology
- Learn how to Identify Marine Megafauna
- Study Sharks and Turtles Identification
- Collaborate with our NGOS’ Conservation projects
- Learn about Creature biology and behaviors
- Collaborate with NGOs
- Get your hands in Coral Restoration and Reef Surveys
- Gain insights into the Marine Biologist Career Guidance
- Identify our Fishes, Marine Invertebrates, and Coral Species
- Learn our different Reef Survey Techniques
- Understand Coral Reef Ecology
- Participate in Beach and underwater cleaning
- Get your PADI Rescue Certification
- Participate in Coral Restoration Dives
- Conduct Research dives with NGO/university partners
- Organise a beach and underwater clean-up dive
- Join our Coral Watch Program
- Enroll in Reef Survey and Coral Restoration Dives
- Learn about Fish Behaviour and Megafauna ID
- Engage in Research dives with NGO/university partners
The internship is carefully designed to provide a balance of PADI dive training, coral conservation, marine ecology, and education on specialized megafauna species, guaranteeing a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. This program runs for 4, 5, 6 or 8 weeks, including your PADI training from Open Water to Rescue. However, this program is also available if you already hold a diving certification.
If students arrive with prior diving certifications, while waiting for other students to complete Open Water or Advanced courses before beginning Ecology Portion of the program, this student would have to option of conducting a range of the PADI Aware specialties available during this time, or more focus can be placed on gaining diving experience, practicing survey techniques, gaining coral restoration experience – easily tailored to students preference Contact us for more details.
- Get your PADI Open Water Certification
- Learn about Reef Ecology
- Join Beach and Underwater cleaning
- Go Fun Diving
- Get your PADI Advanced Open Water Certification
- Learn to master your buoyancy
- Engage in practical Marine Conservation Courses
- Go Fun Diving
- Comprehend Marine Ecology
- Learn how to Identify Marine Megafauna
- Study Sharks and Turtles Identification
- Collaborate with our NGOS’ Conservation projects
- Learn about Creature biology and behaviors
- Collaborate with NGOs
- Get your hands in Coral Restoration and Reef Surveys
- Gain insights into the Marine Biologist Career Guidance
- Identify our Fishes, Marine Invertebrates, and Coral Species
- Learn our different Reef Survey Techniques
- Understand Coral Reef Ecology
- Participate in Beach and underwater cleaning
- Get your PADI Rescue Certification
- Participate in Coral Restoration Dives
- Conduct Research dives with NGO/university partners
- Organise a beach and underwater clean-up dive
- Join our Coral Watch Program
- Enroll in Reef Survey and Coral Restoration Dives
- Learn about Fish Behaviour and Megafauna ID
- Engage in Research dives with NGO/university partners
The Legend Diving Marine Environmental Dive Internship Programme is a transformative journey for any person with an interest in conservation. Set on the breathtaking island of Nusa Penida, Bali, within Indonesia`s Coral Triangle one of the world`s most biodiverse marine regions this programme combines PADI dive training, theoretical classes, and practical fieldwork to prepare participants for careers in marine conservation or even in professional diving.
Participants will engage in coral restoration projects, study reef ecosystems and key species, and contribute to local MPA management, all while immersed in a vibrant cultural and breathtaking natural setting.
Additionally, you will experience the warmth and hospitality of the local Balinese and Nusa communities, known for their vibrant traditions, intricate temple ceremonies, and welcoming spirit.
Conservation Internship Penida Offer
The Legend Diving Marine Environmental Dive Internship Programme is a transformative journey for any person with an interest in conservation. Set on the breathtaking island of Nusa Penida, Bali, within Indonesia`s Coral Triangle one of the world`s most biodiverse marine regions this programme combines PADI dive training, theoretical classes, and practical fieldwork to prepare participants for careers in marine conservation or even in professional diving.
Participants will engage in coral restoration projects, study reef ecosystems and key species, and contribute to local MPA management, all while immersed in a vibrant cultural and breathtaking natural setting.
Additionally, you will experience the warmth and hospitality of the local Balinese and Nusa communities, known for their vibrant traditions, intricate temple ceremonies, and welcoming spirit.
Take adventage of our Marine Conservation Nusa Penida add-ons
2 weeks of conservation bundle courses, where you can enhance your knowledge of marine ecology and be part of a movement for the futur of our oceans and planet
Marine Conservation Nusa Penida Add-ons
Take adventage of our Marine Conservation Nusa Penida add-ons
2 weeks of conservation bundle courses, where you can enhance your knowledge of marine ecology and be part of a movement for the futur of our oceans and planet
Not sure which dive program is right for you?
Send us a message, we’ll help you decide where to start!
Not sure which dive program is right for you?
Send us a message, we’ll help you decide where to start!
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