Week 1 | Focuses on our EMP or Ecological Monitoring Program, covering inverts, fish and substrate surveys on the reef as well as intro to coral taxonomy. |
Week 2 | Focuses on coral restoration and the methods used to make the best possible artificial reef for an area |
Week 3 | Focuses on Marine Life with species such as sharks and turtles |
Week 4 | Focuses on more advanced topics and techniques as well as citizen science and ecotourism. |
- All participants must arrive at least 1 day prior to course starting as the course begins at 9am on a Monday
- The course start date depends on what level diver you are, see date schedule.
- All participants in our conservation dive courses must first be certified as an Advanced level diver to ensure their safety and to prevent damages to the reef during their training.
More about the Open Water and Advance Adventurer course
To begin the NHRCP courses you must be certified by SSI, PADI or equivalent as an Advanced Level Diver. This means that non-divers coming to do the program must first complete the Open Water (3 Days, 12,500 THB) and the Advance Adventurer (2-3 Days, 11,500 THB). Both of which can be done with our New Heaven Dive School
Minimum age is 16 years old. If you are under 18 years old you need parental consent to join the program.
Also note that participants must be able to carry a gear bag on and off the boat, ascend stairs, and work outside and should be of physical condition to do so.
Diving is about expanding your limits; increasing your potential. And we should take that same attitude with us after we leave the water. By encouraging stewardship and responsible business practices we believe dive schools will soon be rated not by how many certifications they pump out, but by their social and environmental impact.