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    Details

    • Listing Type: Gap Year Programs
    • Program Delivery: Residential
    • Destinations: Thailand
    • Credit Awarded: None
    • Program Length: Four Weeks, Two Months, Semester, Quarter
    • Start Month: March, July, October
    • Category: Environmental Conservation
    • Selective: No
    • Gender: Coed
    • Ages: 18, 19+, 19
    • Housing: Dorm, Other
    • Affiliation: Gap Year Association
    • Financial Aid: Not Available
    • Minimum Cost: $3,000 - $4,999
    • Last Updated:April 2025
    • Meeting: Schedule a Meeting
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    Overview

    Lying in the crystal-clear tropical waters of the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Tao’s abundant and diverse coral reefs offer some of the finest scuba diving found anywhere on the planet! This unique and exciting program has been specifically designed to provide knowledge and understanding of coral reef ecosystems and the threat these reefs face in today’s world. 

    With both 4 & 8-week options available, this program is ideal for those wishing to engage in marine conservation activities that protect, restore and conserve Koh Tao’s coral reefs, whilst at the same time enjoying the vibrant island life on one of Thailand’s premier backpacker hang-outs. 

    Those completing the full 12-week Marine Conservation Eco-Divemaster option will achieve their RAID Divemaster certification, the first level of professional scuba diver training. This, combined with the marine ecology and research training, will provide graduates with an excellent springboard into employment opportunities around the world!

    No diving experience required! 

     

    What's included:
    Accommodation with breakfast & dinner (Monday to Friday)
    Airport pick-up and return airport transfer
    Local project staff
    Dive and marine conservation training 
    Full set of dive equipment provided for all dives.
    All equipment is up to date and maintained by an in-house dive technician (See brochure for more details)

    Certifications:
    4-week:
    Open Water & Advanced Open WaterEcological Diver

    8-week:
    All the certifications on the 4-week course plus:Advanced First Aid & Oxygen ProviderRescue Diver

    12-week:
    All the certifications on the 8-week course plu Deep 40 & Nitrox Specialties Divemaster