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Conservation Divemaster
WiseOceans Ltd
Indonesia
Posted on May 13, 2026
Conservation Divemaster
Programme overview
Would you like to become a PADI Divemaster while joining the Gili Shark Conservation Project? We have the ultimate package for you! Take your first step towards becoming a Dive Professional, working alongside experienced marine biologists and dive instructors from around the world.
During your program, you’ll immerse yourself in our conservation-focused research while completing your PADI Divemaster training. Gain hands-on experience with our research methods, including baited remote underwater video (BRUV) surveys, shark and turtle photographic identification, shark laser measurement, coral health assessments and much much more. You’ll actively participate in our community outreach initiatives, blending professional diving skills with impactful conservation work. The team will also guide you in analyzing and entering this data into various databases, giving you hands-on experience and a deep understanding of marine research.
For those opting for the 10-week program, the final 4 weeks focus on deepening your expertise and career development. You’ll take on a leadership role in our research projects. We also help you refine your CV and prepare for future career opportunities.
Certifications: PADI Divemaster, PADI Scientific Diver, Shark Ecology and Population Studies (Conservation Diver), Sea Turtle Ecology and Monitoring (Conservation Diver)
About the organisation
We are an international team of marine biologists, dive instructors, entrepreneurs, scholarship candidates, and social media lovers who have made our mission to protect the ocean and share our story with the world.
Like most scuba divers, we’re big shark lovers. Since we live at the center of the Coral Triangle in Indonesia, we should be seeing one of the most diverse collections of sharks found in the world on a daily basis. Yet, we don’t.
Our solution? We designed an award-winning holiday package specially built for people that would like to learn more about marine conservation. We work in close partnership with a local NGO called Gili Matra Bersama and assist their research team with marine conservation, coral restoration, and community outreach programs on Gili Air.
We created a place in the heart of our Gili Air community for people who want to make their next holiday count. All year round we host researchers, scientists, and ocean lovers from all over the world that want to really make a difference and be part of the solution!
During your stay with us, you will learn how to dive or improve your dive skills, you will become a certified Scientific Diver and Shark Specialist, as well as join the research team of NGO Gili Matra Bersama on their research dives!
You will also assist with the community outreach programs of NGO Gili Matra Bersama like beach clean-ups and underwater cleanups, community workshops, and their Plastic Free Paradise Campaign.
About the programme
Minimum 8 dives per week, 10 workshops, 175+ project hours. Weekly structure: Sunday is a dry day, Monday – Thursday is 2X dives in the morning followed by data entries, presentations and workshops in the afternoon. Beach clean to finish the week on a Thursday, and then their weekend runs on Friday and Saturday. They are free to explore the island!
Location
Gili Air, Indonesia. Staying at Gili Shark Conservation HQ in either shared accommodation (4 people per room) or private, which is 15 usd per night extra. Pictures of accommodation here.
Duration
This exclusive program is available only 4 times per year. Choose between the 6-week program or the 6-week program plus an additional 4-week internship. The next dates are 19th July 2026 and 27th September 2026.
Costs and pre-requisites
Costing: 6 weeks $4,649 USD, the 4 week internship costs an additional $500 USD.
Prerequisites:
- You are at least 18 years old
- You speak English
- You love the ocean and feel comfortable in the water
- You are reasonably fit to cope with tasks on land, in the tropical heat and the lifting of dive tanks
- You are medically evaluated & cleared for diving by a physician within the last 12 months
- You are certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI Rescue Diver *
- You have logged a minimum of 40 scuba dives *
- You completed EFR Primary and Secondary Care training within the last 24 months *
* If you have not reached these requirements you will likely need to arrive earlier to gain the required experience to start our Divemaster Conservation Program. If you are unsure how much time you need to complete your PADI Divemaster training, don’t hesitate to email us. We are always happy to help!
What’s included
Certifications:
- PADI Divemaster Course
- PADI Scentific Diver
- Shark Ecology and Population Studies – Conservation Diver
- Sea Turtle Ecology and Monitoring – Conservation Diver
Diving:
- Minimum 8 dives a week
- Minimum 10 workshops
- Minimum 175+ project hours
- Entry to Marine Park
Living:
- In country transport
- Shared accommodation at HQ
- Breakfast on project days
- Free use of our kitchen at HQ
Extras:
- Free t-shirt and tote bag
- Free rashguard
- PADI Crewpack
- Free rental of surface marker buoy and compass
- 10% discount on SPA treatments
- Free dive gear rental incl. dive computer
What’s not included:
- Indonesian VISA
- Travel and dive insurance
- PADI membership fees
- Refresher course*
*if you haven’t been diving for 6 months or longer we strongly recommend you do a refresher course. Experienced divers who have not been diving in over 6 months are usually their own best judge if they need a formal course to regain their SCUBA skills.
How to apply