MARINE CONSERVATION COURSES

Our marine conservation courses offer participants the opportunity to learn in-depth about marine ecology and the techniques used by reef managers around the world to manage and protect coral reef resources. After developing the knowledge, participants then practice those techniques underwater while simultaneously contributing to the conservation of the reefs around our island. Our unique program focuses on scientifically based techniques that empower local stakeholders and assist the efforts of the local community and government.

Our shorter courses ranges from 1-day to 4 weeks. 
Our week runs Monday - Friday with weekends free for other activities and relaxation. Our days start around 9am when we prepare the gear for the day before sitting down for the lecture around 9,30am. The lecture is about 2 hours, and we have a short break before heading out for our dive. 
The dive itself is normally longer than a recreational dive, could be as much as 2 hours depending on your air consumption and depth.
After the dive we head back to the shop, clean the gear and equipment used and have a debriefing.

Participants in our courses also receive certifications through Conservation Diver, one of the highest quality marine conservation training organizations available. With over 13 years of experience in coral reef research, protection, and restoration, you can be sure that the courses you receive at New Heaven will prepare you for a future career in a marine ecology related field, give you real-world experience in conservation, or simply allow you to learn about and give back to the ecosystems you love.

Course Schedule (estimated)

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. 

CONSERVATION COURSE DATES 2024/2025

Month Course length Non-Diver Open Water level diver Advance level diver
December 2024 1 day - 4 weeks 9/12 12/12 16/12
January 2025 1 day - 4 weeks 6/1 9/1 13/1
February 2025 1 day - 4 weeks 3/2 6/2 10/2
March 2025 1 day - 4 weeks 3/3 6/3 10/3
April 2025 1 day - 4 weeks 31/3 3/4 7/4
May 2025 1 day - 4 weeks 28/4 1/5 5/5
June 2025 1 day - 4 weeks 26/5 29/5 2/6
July 2025 1 day - 4 weeks 23/6 26/6 30/6
August 2025 1 day - 4 weeks 21/7 24/7 28/7
September 2025 1 day - 4 weeks 18/8 21/8 25/8
October 2025 1 day - 4 weeks 15/9 18/9 22/9
Season last day 17 October 2025
       

Prices

1-Day course     TBH 3,000

3-day course      TBH 8,500

1 week course    TBH 15,000 

2 weeks course  TBH 29,000

3 weeks course TBH 43,000

4 weeks course TBH 57,000

- 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

What's included?

Dive Equipment Rental, boat and tank fees, drinking water, coffe  tea and a fruit on the boat,
Lecture/Presentation on theory,  
New Heaven Dive School company insurance when you are on our premises, on our boats and diving, but not when you are on your own. The insurance under the dive school only covers minor injuries.
When doing the 2 weeks course or longer you receive the EMP Manual free of charge.
Conservation Diver certifications included in course fee:
1 day - no certifications
3 days - no certifications
1 week - one certifications
2 weeks - three certifications
3 weeks - five certifications
4 weeks - seven certifications

Extra certifications can be purchased if pre requisites are met 

What's not included?

Accommodation

 Travel Insurance/Insurance for major accidents

 


Other Information

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.

  • Phone

    New Heaven Dive School office 9am-5pm: +66 (0) 77 457 045

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  • Address
    48 Moo 3 Chalok Baan Kao
    Koh Tao, Surat Thani
    84360, Thailand
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