MISSION & GOALS

Divemaster and Research Diver Training

Mission

Conserving Indonesia’s marine environment through research, education, and knowledge sharing. Training the highest quality dive professionals through our unique divemaster and research diver internship program.

Our Vision

At Indo Ocean Project we envision a healthy and profitable marine ecosystem throughout the Republic of Indonesia to benefit the growing tourism industry and help protect the livelihoods of local coastal communities for generations.

With the help of our free open access database we contribute to local legislation, supporting data driven marine policy. The laws in place to protect our reefs are based on scientific truths and are respected and enforced

We see more fishing communities across South East Asia turning to eco tourism business models and sustainable fishing practices. All local fishing practices adhere to Indonesian law and international policy.

There will be an increase of coral reef and mangrove populations along Indonesia’s vast coastline and contribute to a carbon negative community in our areas of study

How We Achieve Our Goals

Non-invasive and sustainable methodology on all research projects conducted.

Training the next generation of ocean advocates, eco conscious dive professionals, and marine biologists.

Education of the local community and tourists alike on current conservation issues facing our oceans and what we can do to help.

Hosting international research projects and being an outlet for scientists to develop individual research projects

Collaborating with universities, institutions, NGO's and communities.

Facilitating a channel for publication of our research in peer reviewed scientific journals. Restoring Indonesia's mangrove forests and coral reefs with cultivation, transplantation, and restoration assessments.

Sharing our knowledge in regular reporting to help enact science driven marine policy and conservation strategies.

And of course, exploring and going on AWESOME dives!