Gapforce: Marine Scientist Training – Costa Rica Recently Updated

This gap year program in Costa Rica is perfect for students interested in refining their diving skills and learning more about marine science. 

Students will spend their time on the beautiful Pacific coast of Costa Rica training and gaining hands-on experience with marine conservation. They will learn how to become a professional Divemaster and have the chance to swim with dolphins, whales, rays, turtles, and even sharks! They can also expect to be taught practical marine science survey techniques. Students will contribute to coral and fish surveys as they help monitor the health of the marine ecosystem. Other activities to look forward to include becoming certified as a Rescue Diver, studying ecology, and helping with coral rehabilitation. 

Highlights

• Complete your PADI Open Water, Advanced, Rescue and Divemaster qualifications
• Earn additional speciality certifications in Marine Conservation
• Contribute to ongoing international coral reef surveys
• Soak up the "Pura Vida" lifestyle on the stunning Pacific coast
• Meet a bunch of new friends with a shared interest in travel and the environment

  Certifications:

  4-week:

  PADI Open Water & PADI Advanced Open Water
  PADI Marine Conservation, PADI Coral Restoration & PADI AWARE Shark specialties

  10-week:

  PADI Emergency First Responder & PADI Rescue Diver
  PADI Nudibranch Awareness & PADI Octopus ecology specialities
  PADI Divemaster