Dive into Adventure and Protect Indonesia’s Underwater Treasures with Reef Check Italia

Do you dream of exploring dreamlike underwater worlds? Indonesia, with its spectacular coral reefs and incredible marine biodiversity, awaits you for a life-changing experience. But this marine paradise is delicate and needs people like you to protect it. From September 6-13, 2025, you can join Reef Check Italia for its “Methods in tropical reefs monitoring” course on Bangka Island, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, where you can become a Reef Check EcoDiver and make a difference!

Immerse Yourself in Science and Action

By participating in this course, you will not only dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Coral Triangle, but you will also learn to monitor the health of the reefs, using standardized scientific protocols. You will be part of an international team of scientists and volunteers, contributing to the conservation of one of the most important ecosystems on the planet.

What Will You Learn?

• Identification of corals and diseases: You will acquire basic knowledge to recognize hard corals genera and their pathologies.
• Monitoring methods: You will learn and apply different underwater monitoring methods.
• Data collection: You will actively contribute to the collection of valuable data for the safeguarding of reefs.
• Certification: You will obtain the international EcoDiver certification issued by the Reef Check Foundation.

A Unique Experience at Coral Eye

The course takes place at Coral Eye, an exclusive resort on Bangka Island, in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Originally founded as an outpost for marine studies, Coral Eye is now a meeting point for sea enthusiasts, underwater photographers, and marine biologists. The structure is designed to encourage socialization and sharing among people united by a love for the sea. Lectures and seminars alternate with day and night dives, as well as practical sessions.

Why Participate?

• Diving with a purpose: You will explore the marvelous Indonesian reefs while contributing to their conservation.
• Scientific training: You will acquire practical skills in reef monitoring and learn to identify key species.
• International community: You will become part of a global network of marine conservation enthusiasts.
• Concrete impact: The data collected during the course will be used to inform reef management decisions.
• Unforgettable adventure: You will live a unique experience in a natural context of rare beauty.
• Scholarship Opportunities: There are 6 scholarships available for university students and young marine biologists.

Join Us!

Don’t miss the opportunity to become an EcoDiver and protect the marine treasures of Indonesia! Registration is now open!

Contacts:
For more information on the course, scholarships, and registration procedures, visit https://www.reefcheckmed.org/italiano/reef-check-tropical/bangka-2025/ or contact postmaster@reefcheckitalia.it