Did you ever dream of becoming a marine biologist? The Reef Check EcoDiver program combines EDUCATION with ACTION to allow volunteers the rare opportunity to work with teams of scientists around the globe to combat the crises affecting our reefs today. Because the world’s reefs are changing fast, it is up to us to ensure that reefs are around for future generations.

Using its globally standardized scientific protocol, the Reef Check EcoDiver program collects valuable data to establish the status of coral reefs worldwide. The data are analyzed and used locally by marine park managers, nationally by fisheries and environment managers, and internationally by organizations, including United Nations agencies, to help better track and care for coral reefs.

How can you help? Simple. Enroll in an EcoDiver Certification Course that qualifies you to help our teams monitor reefs here in Hawai’i and worldwide!

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Course Overview

  • Three Academic Sessions
    • Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
    • 6 pm – 8 pm HST
    • In-Person or Virtual Classroom Option
  • Three Field Training Sessions
    • Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
    • 8 am – 2 pm HST
    • 2 x Dives per Day
  • Includes:
    • Survey Materials
    • Tanks
    • Weights
  • Student to Bring Required Equipment:
    • BCD, Regulator, Dive Computer, Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Exposure Protection (available for rental at additional cost)
    • Compass, Light, SMB with Spool or Reel
  • Prerequisites:
    • Open Water Diver certification from nationally recognized agency.
    • 18+ years old
    • 25+ logged dives with two in the past twelve months.
  • Cost: $499
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2025 Course Dates

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