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Browse the listings below to find Reef Check EcoDiver training and merchandise facilities at your next diving destination.

Please note that while every effort is made to keep this list up-to-date, trainers do move and don't always notify us of their departure. If a facility you contact is no longer offering EcoDiver courses, please let us know at ecodiver@reefcheck.org. Thank you!

 
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  Australia

Reef Check Australia
Address: Level 2, 183 North Quay, Brisbane QLD 4000
Postal Address: PO Box 13204, George St, QLD 4003
Tel: 07 3211 5560
E-mail:
Website: http://www.reefcheckaustralia.org/

Reef Check Australia Training Course

Locations: South-East Queensland (Gold or Sunshine Coast), Townsville and Cairns/Port Douglas

Requirements: AOW Diver with 25 Dives; to participate in actual surveys you must be a Rescue Diver, have 50 dives and a dive medical 

Cost: AUS$495 or AUS$395 (students)

Courses run throughout the year, please contact Reef Check Australia for details on upcoming courses.
 
 
 
 
  British Virgin Islands

Sandcastle (live aboard dive/Sailboat)
Contact: Ann Gracie
Tel: 284 496 7866
Email: or

Trish Baily - EcoDiver Course Director
Charter Sailboat - Serendipity
Web: www.sailserendipity.com
50' Liveaboard "ecosailing" vessel
Max # guests - 6
Price - Charter fee plus additional for Reef Check training
Diving thru Rendevous diving with approved company

 
 
 
  Cambodia
Coral Cay Conservation
Cambodia Reef Conservation Project
Dive Shop Cambodia, Koh Rong
Info: FREE Reef Check EcoDiver training as part of your marine conservation expedition!
 
 
 
  Costa Rica

Fundacion Keto
Contact: Cristina Sánchez, Research Biologist
Apdo. 1735-1002
San Jose, Costa Rica
Tel: 506 2281 2205
E-Mail: or
Web: www.fundacionketo.org

Courses Offered:
Discover Reef Check course (Caribbean)
Discover Reef Check course (Indo-Pacific)
Reef Check EcoDiver course (Caribbean)
Reef Check EcoDiver course (Indo-Pacific)

Schedules private courses? Yes
Minimum class size = 6
Languages: Spanish 

 
 
 
  Curacao

Marjo van den Bulck
P.O.Box 6161
WTC Building
Willemstad
Curacao
Cell: 0059 99 511 2777

 
 
 
  Egypt

Dahab

Red Sea Environmental Center
Contact: Christian Alter, Fieldstation Coordinator
c/o Sinai Divers Backpackers
Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt
Tel: 0020-107847500
E-Mail: or
Web: www.redsea-ec.org

Courses Offered:
Discover Reef Check course (Red Sea)
Reef Check EcoDiver course (Red Sea)

Schedules private courses? Yes
Minimum class size = 2
Price = 130 - 300 €
Languages: English, German

Upcoming Trainings:
December 3-6, 2010 in Dahab; 100  

26. Dec. 2010 - 9. Jan. 2011 X-Mas Reef Check - The X-Mas Reef Check will include two dives per day in which one is a survey dive at famous dive sites like Blue Hole, Canyon and Gabr el Bint. The course will include a 3-day EcoDiver certification course that qualifies you to help our teams to monitor reefs worldwide. – incl. accommodation, 20 dives, airport shuttle, 1 boat trip 700,- €

16. - 29. April 2011 Easter Reef Check - 2-weeks Reef Check with Reef Check EcoDiver Training. – incl. accommodation, 20 dives, airport shuttle, 1 boat trip 700,- €

18. Aug. – 29. Sept. 2011 Dahab Reef Monitoring & Reef Conservation Project Extended Reef Check - Coral Reef surveys and local conservation measures in Dahab
Long-term volunteers (6 weeks, preferably students of biology or related field) and short-term volunteers wanted! 2 weeks possible anytime within the schedule period.
6 Weeks – incl. accommodation, 40 dives, airport shuttle, 2 boat trips 880,- €
2 weeks – incl. accommodation, 20 dives, airport shuttle, 1 boat trip 730,- €

25. Aug. – 3. Oct. 2011 Reef Monitoring Quseir
Extended Reef Check - Coral Reef surveys and local conservation measures
6 weeks –incl. board and lodging (basic), 40 dives, airport shuttles, 1 boat trip 850,- €

Hurghada - Safaga

Andreas Wyss
Magic Life Kalawy Imperial/MagicDivers
E-mail:
Web: http://www.magicdivers.at/index.php?lang=de&location=kalawy&navi=start&subnavi=&lang=en

Marsa Alam
 
Red Sea Diving Safari
Cairo Head Office
53 El Hussain St.
Dokki, Cairo – Egypt
Web: www.redsea-divingsafari.com   
Contact:
Tel: +49-531-81482
 
Courses Offered:
Discover Reef Check course (Red Sea)
Reef Check EcoDiver course (Red Sea)

Languages: English, German
 
Upcoming Trainings
February 3-7, 2011: EcoDiver course at Red Sea Diving Safari, Marsa Shagra (click here for details)
 
 
 
  French Polynesia

Nature Eveil Bora Bora Foundation
Contact: Denis Schneider, Marine Biologist
Telephone: 00- 689677766
BP 403 Vaitape
Bora Bora
French Polynesia
E-mail:

Courses Offered: Discover Reef Check (Indo-Pacific)

Schedules private courses? Yes
Minimum class size = 2
Price = US$150
Included in Course Fee: Materials
Languages: English/French

 

 
 
 
  Guatemala

Asociacion de Biologia Marina de Guatemala - ABIMA- (Marine Biology Association)
Telephone: 502-2331-4902
E-mail:

Pana Divers

Telephone: 502-2337-3008
E-mail: info@panadivers.com
Web: www.panadivers.com

 
 
 
  Indonesia

Bali

Geko Dive Bali
Contact: Cynthia Kasar
Website: www.gekodive.com
E-mail :

Kapal Selam Dive Club
E-mail: info@kapalselam.org
Web: http://www.kapalselam.org/

Denpasar-Bali

PT. Equator Dive & Travel
Telephone: +62 361 720913
E-mail: gogoprayogo@yahoo.com

ADS Indonesia
Jl. Pedungan Indah Kav VII / 15
Denpasar-Bali
Telephone: +62 361 720913
E-mail: info@ads-i.org
Web: http://www.ads-ina.org/

Ena Dive Center & Marine Adventures
Telephone: +62 36128829 / 287948
E-mail: enadive@denpasar.wasantara.net.id
Website: www.enadive.co.id

Sanur-Bali

Bali International Diving Professionals
Telephone: +62 0361 270759 / 270760
E-mail: info@bidp-balidiving.com
Website:  http://www.bidp-balidiving.com/

Triple Cross
Contact: Herling Rotinsulu, Instructor
Jl Bypass ngurah rai 77a
Sanur
Telephone: +62 361b281744 / 281743
E-mail: rotclan@yahoo.com

Courses Offered:
Discover Reef Check course (Indo-Pacific)

Frequency: Every 3 months
Schedules private courses? Yes
Minimum class size = 3
Price = $50 USD
Included in course fee: Materials, Food
Languages: English, Indonesia

PT. Bali Diving Persada
Telephone: +62 36 1286492

Jakarta

ODY Dive Center Indonesia
Telephone: +62 21 3921226
E-mail: divebox@odydive.com
Website: www.odydive.com

Lombok

Oceans 5 Dive
Contact: Sander Buis
Telephone: +6281338777144
E-mail: info@oceans5dive.com
Website: www.oceans5dive.com

 
 
 
  Malaysia

East Malaysia

Borneo Divers and Sea Sports Sdn Bhd
Contact: Jinnifer Missi
Address: 9th floor, Menara Jubili, 53 Jalan Gaya, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
E-mail: jinnifer@borneodivers.info
Website: www.borneodivers.info

The Reef Dive Resort – Mataking Island
Contact: Luke Cox
Address: Mataking Island, Semporna, Sabah
E-mail: mataking.manager@live.co.uk
Website: www.mataking.com

Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort
Contact: Rooney
Address: 484 Bandar Sabino, P O Box no. 61120 Tawau, Sabah
E-mail: rooney@sipadan-kapalai.com
Website: www.sipadan-kapalai.com

Kuala Lumpur

Scuba Zone
Telephone: (603) 7710 9611

Perhentian Island

Watercolours Dive Centre
Telephone: +60 (0)19 9811852
                      +60 (0)19 9113852
E-mail:
Web: http://www.watercoloursworld.com/

Courses Offered: Reef Check EcoDiver course (Indo-Pacific)

Schedules private courses? Yes
Minimum class size = 2
Price = rm 750
Included in Course Fee: Materials, Scuba Equipment
Languages: English


Redang Island

Redang Kalong Resort

Tel : 603-7960 7163 or 8163
Fax : 603-7960 9163
E-mail: ddenmsia@tm.net.my
Web: http://www.redangkalong.com 

Tenggol Island

Scuba Explorers
Telephone: 06 - 7629 080
E-mail: contact.info@scubaexplorers.com.my
Web: http://www.scubaexplorers.com.my/

Tioman Island

Tioman Dive Centre
Contact: Katie Yewdall
E-mail: enquiries@tioman-dive-centre.com
Web: http://www.tioman-dive-centre.com/

Courses Offered:
Discover Reef Check course (Indo-Pacific)
Reef Check EcoDiver course (Indo-Pacific)

Products Offered: Underwater Reef Guide with Slate (Indo-Pacific)

Schedules private courses? Yes
Minimum class size = 2
Price = RM 750
Included in course fee: Scuba equipment, Materials
Languages: English

 
 
 
  Maldives

Divers Baros Maldives
Contact: Karin Spijker, manager/owner
Baros Maldives
North Male Atoll
Rep. of Maldives
Tel:    009607604564
Email: or
Web: www.baros.com

Courses Offered:
Discover Reef Check course (Indo-Pacific)
Reef Check EcoDiver course (Indo-Pacific)

Schedules private courses? Yes
Minimum class size = 2
Included in cost: scuba equipment, materials
Languages: English/French/German 

 
 
 
  Mexico

Akumal

Centro Ecological Akumal
Telephone: 011-52-984-875-9095
E-mail: info@ceakumal.org
Web: www.ceakumal.org

Chetumal

Oceanus, A.C.
Contacts: Gabriela Nava & Miguel García
Otilio Montaño 514 Residencial Chetumal
Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico
E-mail: gnavam@oceanus.org.mx  
Website: http://www.oceanus.org.mx

Courses Offered:
Discover Reef Check course (Caribbean)
Reef Check EcoDiver course (Caribbean)

Schedules private courses? Yes
Minimum class size = 5
Price = $350
Included in Course Fee: Scuba equipment, Materials, Food, 4 dives, 1 snorkel, diving service (boat, lunch, captain), Ecodiver Kit & Certification  
Languages: English, Spanish

Upcoming Trainings
April 15-17, 2011: Reef Check EcoDiver course in Mahahual, Quintana Roo

Cozumel

Aquatic Sports Cozumel
Telephone: 011-52-987-872-0640
E-mail: scubacoz@scubacozumel.com
Web: www.scubacozumel.com

Dive Paradise
Telephone: 011-52-987-869-0503
                      011-52-987-872-6490
                      011-52-987-872-1007
E-mail: questions@diveparadise.com
www.diveparadise.com

Manta Raya Divers
Contact: Fernando Gonzalez, Owner
Rafael Melgar, Edificio Colon int #6 Altos
Cozumel, Quintana Roo
Telephone: 52 987 869 7987
E-mail: fernando@mantaraya.com or bestmanta1@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.mantaraya.com/

Courses Offered:
Discover Reef Check course (Caribbean)
Reef Check EcoDiver course (Caribbean)

Schedules private courses? Yes
Minimum class size = 1
Price = $350
Included in Course Fee: Scuba equipment, Materials, Food
Languages: English, Spanish


Scuba Staff Divers

Telephone 011-52-987-872-7734
                     1-866-712-6161 (USA and Canada)
                      1-800-98-SCUBA (Mexico)
E-mail: info@bluemagicscuba.com
Web: www.scubastaffdivers.net

Mahahual

Dream Time
E-mail: info@dreamtimediving.com
Web: www.dreamtimediving.com

Playa del Carmen

Go Cenotes
Telephone: 011-52-984-803-3924
E-mail: info@gocenotes.com
Web: www.gocenotes.com

Puerto Aventuras

Dive Aventuras
Omni Hotel and Resort Complex
Telephone: 011-52-984-873-5031
                      011-52-984-873-5129
Web: www.diveaventuras.com

 
 
 
  Montserrat

The Green Monkey Inn & Dive Shop
Contact: Troy Deppermann
Little Bay, Montserrat
Tel: 664-496-DIVE or 664-491-BOAT
Email:
Web: www.divemontserrat.com

 
 
 
  Mozambique

Zavora Marine Lab - Oceans Research 
Contact: Yara Tibirica, Scientist in Residence
Zavora Beach
Inharrime
Inhambane
Mozambique
Tel: +258 828206785
Web: www.oceans-research.com
Email:

Courses Offered:
Discover Reef Check course (Indo-Pacific)
Reef Check EcoDiver course (Indo-Pacific)

Schedules private courses? Yes
Minimum class size = 2
Price = US$350-400
Included in Cost: Scuba equipment, Materials
Languages: English, Portuguese

Upcoming Trainings:
June 10-25, 2010
August 10-15, 2010
November 10-15, 2010
December 10-15, 2010
January 10-15, 2011

Please note that dates may change depending on weather conditions, please contact the coordinator for more information. 

 
 
 
  Philippines

Batangas City

Marlou D Adem, EcoDiver Trainer
Bagong Silang, Batangas City, Philippines
Email:

Cebu

Alegre Beach Resort
Contact: Gerrie L. Sola, Aquasports Manager
Aquasports Alegre Beach Resort & Spa
Calumboyan, Cebu
Telephone: +63 32 2549800
E-mail: dive@alegrebeachresort.com or reserve@alegrebeachresort.com 
Web: www.alegrebeachresort.com

Courses Offered:
Discover Reef Check course (Indo-Pacific)
Reef Check EcoDiver course (Indo-Pacific)

Schedules private courses? Yes
Minimum class size: 2
Included in course fee: Scuba equipment, Materials
Languages: English

Mario Marababol, EcoDiver Trainer
67 A. S. Fortuna Street, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
Tel: 63905 3658075
Email:

Makati City

Arnel Yaptinchay, EcoDiver Trainer
2108 Volta, Makati City, Philippines
Email:

Marissa Floirendo, EcoDiver Trainer
88 Cambridge Circle
Forbes Park, Makati City, Philippines
Tel: 63 2 810-8296
Email:

Manila

Carina Escudero, EcoDiver Trainer
382 Columbia
Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel: 632 725 5234; 63910 301 9084
Email:

Eznairah-Jeung G. Narida, EcoDiver Trainer
Shields Marine Station
De La Salle University - Manila
2401 Taft Avenue, Manila 1004, Philippines
Tel: 0927-331-2195
Email:

Southern Leyte


Coral Cay Conservation

Contact: Jan-Willem van Bochove
Southern Leyte Coral Reef Conservation Project
Napantao Dive Resort, Southern Leyte
E-mail: info@coralcay.org
Web: www.coralcay.org
Info: FREE Reef Check EcoDiver training as part of your marine conservation expedition!

Courses Offered:
Discover Reef Check course (Indo-Pacific)
Reef Check EcoDiver course (Indo-Pacific)

Courses offered monthly
Schedules private courses? No, courses available for Coral Cay Volunteers who have signed up for an expedition
Included in expedition fee: Scuba equipment, Materials, Hotel, Food, Course Training
Languages: English

Quezon City

Wilfredo Roehl Y. Licuanan, EcoDiver Course Director
Br. Alfred Shields Marine Station
College of Science
De La Salle University
2401 Taft Avenue Manila 1004
Philippines

Tel: 63 2 -5265611
Email:

 
 
 
  Thailand

Bangkok

Planet Scuba & Wild Planet
666 Sukhumvit Rd, Klongtan Klong toey
E-mail: info@planetscuba.net
Web: www.planetscuba.net
Info: 10% Discount on all equipment purchases

Chonburi

Mermaid's Dive Center
75/124 Moo 12, Nongprue
E-mail: pjscuba@gmail.com or mermaidsdivecenter@yahoo.com
Web: www.learn-in-asia.com
Info: 10% Discount for any courses

Koh Chang

BB Divers
Contact: Kristel Golsteyn or Hanah Weerkamp 
Bang Bao 16/2
Koh Chang 23170
Trat
Tel: +66(0)861556212 
E-mail: bbdivers@gmail.com  or info@bbdivers.comWeb: www.bbdivers.com
Info: 10% discount for everything; also runs regular reef clean-ups, check the website for the schedule

Courses Offered: Reef Check EcoDiver course (Indo-Pacific)

Schedules private courses? Yes
Minimum class size = 1
Price = 12500 Baht
Included in Course Fee: Materials, Scuba Equipment, Food, Hotel Transportation
Languages: English, Dutch, French, German

Scubadiverthailand.com
Contact: Mr Michael R Morey, Director
Dive Scool
60/1 Bang Bao Pier
Koh Chang, Trat 23170
Phone: 0818631561
E-mail: michelangelo4@hotmail.com
Web: Scubadiverthailand.comInfo: 10% discount for everything

Courses Offered:
Discover Reef Check course (Indo-Pacific)
Reef Check EcoDiver course (Indo-Pacific)

Products Offered: Underwater Reef Guide with Slate (Indo-Pacific)

Schedules private courses? Yes
Minimum class size = 1
Price = 14000 Baht
Included in Course Fee: Materials, Scuba Equipment, Food
Languages: English
Courses open to snorkelers and divers

Koh Tao

Crystal Dive Resort
Contact: Matt Bolton, Manager
Mae Haad, Koh Tao
Tel: 66 890 626 563
E-mail: or
Web: www.crystaldive.com
Info: 10% discount on anything

Courses Offered:
Discover Reef Check course (Indo-Pacific)
Reef Check EcoDiver course (Indo-Pacific)

Schedules private courses? Yes
Minimum class size = 1
Price = US$380 EcoDiver, US$60 Discover Reef Check
Included in Course Fee: Materials, Scuba Equipment
Languages: English


Krabi

Aqua Scuba
122 Moo Saladan/ko Lanta
E-mail: dive@aquascuba.net
Info: 10% Discount on everything

Lanta Diver
197/3 Moo 1 Ban Saladan, Koh Lanta
E-mail: scuba@lantadiver.com
Web: www.lantadiver.com
Info: 10% Dive Trip Discount

Projects Abroad - Marine Conservation Project
Contact: Marie Goarin
153/7 Moo 5 AoNang
81000 Krabi
Email:
Web: www.projects-abroad.co.uk

Reef Watch Worldwide
48/24 Krabi Road, Muang, Krabi 81000
E-mail: sales@reefwatchworldwide.com
Web: http://krabidir.com/reefwatch/index.htm
Info: 10% off any courses

SCUBAFISH
72 Moo 5, Kan Tieng Bay, Ko Lanta
Telephone: +66 (0)75 665 095 / 8
E-mail: info@scuba-fish.com
Web: www.scuba-fish.com
Info: 5% discount on all PADI, LIQUID LENSE Underwater Digital Imaging Academy and AQUALOGY Marine Education Centre Courses; free equipment rental on all fun dives; 15% discount on accommodation at our recommended resorts (to suit all budgets)

Phang-Nga

Similan Diving Safaris
13/19 Moo 7, Khaolak, Kukkak, Phang-Nga
E-mail: info@similan-diving-safaris.com
Web: www.similan-diving-safaris.com
Info: 10% discount for everything

Phuket

Scuba Cat Diving
Contact: Sarah Kench, General Manager
Patong, Phuket, Thailand
Tel: +66 76 293 120
E-mail: info@scubacat.com or bookings@scubacat.com
Web: www.scubacat.com
Info: 10% off live-aboard dive trips, day trips, and courses up to and including Divemaster

Courses Offered: Reef Check EcoDiver course (Indo-Pacific)

Products Offered: Underwater Reef Guide with Slate (Indo-Pacific)

Schedules private courses? Yes
Minimum class size = 2
Price = 25000 Baht
Included in Course Fee: Materials, Scuba Equipment
Languages: English

 
 
 
  Tobago

Coral Cay Conservation
Contact: Jan-Willem van Bochove
Tobago Coastal Ecosystem Mapping Project
Charlotteville, Tobago
E-mail: info@coralcay.org
Web: www.coralcay.org
Info: FREE Reef Check EcoDiver training as part of your marine conservation expedition!

Courses Offered:
Discover Reef Check course (Caribbean)
Reef Check EcoDiver course (Caribbean)

Courses offered monthly
Schedules private courses? No, courses available for Coral Cay Volunteers who have signed up for an expedition
Included in expedition fee: Scuba equipment, Materials, Hotel, Food, Course Training
Languages: English

 
 
 
  United Arab Emirates

Emirates Diving Association
Contact: Rita Bento, Marine Biologist
Dubai, UAE
Phone: +971-4-3939390
Email:
Web: www.emiratesdiving.com

Courses Offered:
Discover Reef Check course (Indo-Pacific)
Reef Check EcoDiver course (Indo-Pacific)

Courses offered every 3 months
Schedules private courses? Yes
Minimum class size = 6
Price = 600 AED
Included in Course Fee: Materials, Food, Tanks, Weights
Languages: English
 
 
 
  USA

Florida

Force-E Dive Centers
Nikole Ordway
Tel: 858-922-0098
E-mail:
Web: www.force-e.com

Courses Offered:
Discover Reef Check course (Caribbean)
Reef Check EcoDiver course (Caribbean)

Schedules private courses? Yes
Minimum class size = 2
Included in cost: Materials
Languages: English

Upcoming Courses
September 26-27, 2011: includes book, c card, tanks, boat trip, and classroom; $250 per person

MarineLab
Contact: Jessica Pulfer, Director
Marine Resources Development Foundation
Key Largo, Florida 33037
E-mail:

Courses Offered:
Discover Reef Check course (Caribbean)
Reef Check EcoDiver course (Caribbean)

Products Offered: Underwater Reef Guide with Slate (Caribbean - English)

Schedules private courses? Yes
Minimum class size = 2
Languages: English


New York

Mike Gayle Scuba & Snorkeling Adventures
Contact: Mike Gayle
Telephone: (518) 965-8473
E-mail: training@mikegaylescuba.com
Web: http://www.mikegaylescuba.com

Courses Offered:
Discover Reef Check course (Caribbean)
Reef Check EcoDiver course (Caribbean)
Discover Reef Check course (Indo-Pacific)
Reef Check EcoDiver course (Indo-Pacific)

Products Offered:
Underwater Reef Guide with Slate (Indo-Pacific)
Underwater Reef Guide with Slate (Caribbean - English)
Underwater Reef Guide with Slate (Caribbean - Spanish)
Reef Check Adventures Book (English)

Reef Check EcoDiver course offered biannually
Discover Reef Check course offered bimonthly
Schedules private courses? Yes
Minimum class size = 2
Price = $350
Languages: English

Upcoming Trainings:
Discover Reef Check (Caribbean): Feb 8, Mar 8, 2011
Discover Reef Check (Indo-Pacific): Feb 22, Mar 22, 2011
Reef Check EcoDiver (Caribbean): May 27-29, 2011