One-Day Conservation Adventures

Discover Mauritius beyond the beach and become part of real marine conservation. Our Conservation Adventure Programs offer immersive one-day experiences designed for ocean lovers, divers, students, and curious explorers who want to connect with the underwater world in a meaningful way.
Join our team in the field and take part in hands-on activities such as coral reef monitoring dives, underwater soundscape exploration, fish identification surveys, and marine ecosystem observations. Guided by marine scientists, acoustic specialists, and experienced ocean professionals, each program combines adventure, education, and conservation action.
Whether you are an experienced diver or simply passionate about the ocean, these experiences give you the opportunity to learn how marine research and conservation are carried out while directly contributing to the protection of Mauritius’ unique coastal ecosystems.

We offer porgrams for certificed Scuba Divers and for Non-Divers!

Explore. Learn. Contribute. Protect the Ocean.

Program Overview

Coral Reef Monitoring

Join our marine conservation team for a full-day hands-on coral reef monitoring experience and discover how scientists and conservationists assess the health of coral reef ecosystems in Mauritius.

The program begins with an engaging classroom session introducing participants to coral reef ecology, the importance of corals for marine biodiversity, and the major threats reefs are currently facing, including climate change, coral bleaching, pollution, and coastal development.

Participants will also learn about the monitoring techniques used by our team, including benthic monitoring methods and coral health assessments.

Following the theory session, participants will take part in two guided dives on the reef where they actively assist our team with real underwater data collection. Activities may include identifying coral types, recording reef conditions, and learning how scientific reef surveys are conducted in the field.

This experience is designed to provide a unique combination of marine science, citizen conservation, and underwater adventure while contributing valuable information for ongoing reef monitoring efforts.

What’s Included

Introduction to coral reef ecology and conservation
Training in reef monitoring methods
Two guided reef monitoring dives
Participation in real scientific data collection
Guidance from marine conservation professionals

Requirements

Minimum certification level: Open Water Diver
Comfortable diving in open ocean cond
itions
Good buoyancy control recommended

Price/Person: 200 Euro

Crown-of-thornes Monitoring

Take part in an active marine conservation mission and learn how scientists monitor one of the most important coral reef threats in the Indo-Pacific region — the Crown-of-Thorns starfish (COTS).

This full-day experience introduces participants to the ecology of coral reefs and the impact Crown-of-Thorns outbreaks can have on reef health. During the theory session, participants will learn about the biology and behavior of COTS, why population outbreaks occur, and how these starfish can rapidly damage coral ecosystems when left unmanaged. The session also covers the monitoring techniques used by our team to assess reef conditions and track COTS populations.

After the briefing, participants will join our marine conservation team for two guided dives where they will assist with underwater surveys and monitoring activities on the reef. Participants will learn how to identify Crown-of-Thorns starfish, record observations, assess coral conditions, and contribute to real conservation fieldwork and data collection efforts.

This program offers a unique opportunity to directly support coral reef protection while gaining hands-on experience in marine ecological monitoring and underwater conservation operations.

What’s Included

Introduction to coral reef ecology and Crown-of-Thorns starfish
Training in monitoring and survey techniques
Two guided monitoring dives
Participation in real conservation field activities
Guidance from marine conservation professionals

Requirements

Minimum certification level: Open Water Diver
Comfortable diving in open ocean conditions
Good buoyancy control recommended

Price/Person: 200 Euro

Underwater Acoustics & Marine soundscapes

Discover the hidden acoustic world beneath the surface and learn how scientists use sound to study and protect marine ecosystems.

This unique conservation experience introduces participants to the fascinating field of underwater acoustics and the role sound plays in the ocean environment.

The program begins with an interactive theory session covering the fundamentals of underwater sound, how sound travels in the ocean, and the growing impact of human-generated underwater noise on marine life and coral reef ecosystems. Participants will also explore the importance of natural reef soundscapes, how marine animals use sound for communication and navigation, and how acoustic monitoring supports marine conservation and research.

Participants will then receive hands-on hydrophone training and learn how underwater acoustic recordings are collected in the field. During two guided dives, participants will have the opportunity to listen to the reef environment, assist with hydrophone deployments and recordings, and experience the unique sounds of marine ecosystems firsthand.

This program combines marine science, technology, and diving to provide an immersive introduction to the rapidly growing field of marine bioacoustics and underwater soundscape monitoring.

What’s Included

Introduction to underwater acoustics and marine soundscapes
Training in hydrophone use and acoustic monitoring methods
Two guided reef dives
Participation in underwater sound recordings and field activities
Guidance from marine acoustics and conservation professionals

Requirements

Minimum certification level: Open Water Diver
Comfortable diving in open ocean conditions
Good buoyancy control recommended

Price/Person: 200 Euro

Fish Identification & Reef Fish Survey

Discover the incredible diversity of reef fish species found in Mauritius and learn how marine scientists monitor fish communities to better understand and protect coral reef ecosystems.

This full-day conservation experience begins with an engaging theory session introducing participants to reef fish ecology, common fish families and species, fish behavior, and the important role reef fish play in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems.

Participants will also learn how fish surveys are conducted in marine conservation and research.

Following the classroom session, participants will join our team for two guided dives where they will take part in real reef fish survey activities. During the dives, participants will practice identifying fish species, recording observations, and learning how underwater biodiversity assessments are carried out by marine scientists in the field.

This program combines marine biology, citizen science, and underwater exploration, offering a unique opportunity to develop reef identification skills while contributing to ongoing conservation efforts.

What’s Included

Introduction to reef fish ecology and identification
Training in underwater fish survey techniques
Two guided reef survey dives
Participation in real underwater monitoring activities
Guidance from marine conservation professionals

Requirements

Minimum certification level: Open Water Diver
Comfortable diving in open ocean conditions
Good buoyancy control recommended

Price/Person: 200 Euro

Reef Soundscape (Snorkeling)

Explore the fascinating underwater world through sound and discover how scientists use acoustics to better understand and protect marine ecosystems — all while snorkeling in Mauritius’ coastal reefs.

This experience begins with an engaging introduction to underwater acoustics, marine soundscapes, and the importance of sound in the ocean. Participants will learn how marine animals rely on sound for communication, navigation, and survival, as well as how increasing human-generated underwater noise can affect reef ecosystems and marine life. The session also introduces the basics of hydrophones and acoustic monitoring techniques used in marine research and conservation.

Following the theory session, participants will receive practical hydrophone training before entering the water for guided snorkeling sessions from shore. During the experience, participants will listen to the sounds of the reef, assist with hydrophone recordings, and learn how underwater acoustic data is collected.

This program offers a unique and accessible introduction to marine bioacoustics and ocean conservation, combining science, exploration, and hands-on field experience without the need for scuba diving certification.

What’s Included

Introduction to underwater acoustics and reef soundscapes
Hydrophone and acoustic monitoring training
Guided shore-entry snorkeling sessions
Participation in underwater sound recordings
Guidance from marine acoustics and conservation professionals

Requirements

Comfortable swimming and snorkeling in open water
Basic snorkeling experience recommended

Price/Person: 150 Euro

Coral Reef Monitoring (Snorkeling)

Join our marine conservation team for a full-day hands-on coral reef monitoring experience and discover how scientists and conservationists assess the health of coral reef ecosystems in Mauritius.

Participants will also learn about the monitoring techniques used by our team.

Following the theory session, participants will take part in guided snorkeling surveys on the reef where they actively assist our team with real underwater data collection.

This experience is designed to provide a unique combination of marine science, citizen conservation, and ocean exploration while contributing valuable information for ongoing reef monitoring efforts.