Take a Marine Conservation Internship on Koh Tao
Turn your passion for the ocean into an unforgettable adventure with Crystal Dive and The Coral Tribe’s Marine Conservation Internships. Live on tropical Koh Tao while gaining hands-on experience protecting Thailand’s coral reefs. Find your place helping restore and care for our underwater world.
As an intern, you’ll dive into reef restoration, coral monitoring, and ocean education alongside a passionate conservation team. It’s the perfect mix of learning, adventure, and island life — giving you the chance to make new friends, explore Thailand, and leave a positive impact on the ocean you love.
Your Path to Sustainable Diving in Thailand
Whether you join for a few weeks or commit to a longer internship, you’ll be supported by experienced marine science instructors who will guide your development both in and out of the water.
As part of the program, you’ll take an active role in reef restoration and ocean conservation, helping rebuild fragile ecosystems and learning how marine projects are managed in the field. By the end of your internship, you won’t just have new diving and science skills — you’ll be part of a global community working to protect marine biodiversity and create a more sustainable future for our oceans.
From 16,000 THB
Build Skills with Marine Conservation Internships
As an intern, you’ll become a valued member of our conservation crew, taking on real responsibilities that make a difference. You’ll be involved in a wide range of activities, including collecting data for reef surveys, maintaining artificial reefs, assisting with project dives, and helping to organise daily operations. Below is an example schedule of the first week:
Schedule
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Day 1 - AM: Marine Conservation Orientation
Day 1 - PM: Check Dives, Buoyancy Assessment
Day 2 - AM: Marine Ecology Presentation
Day 2 - PM: Fish & Invertebrate Surveys
Day 3 - AM: Coral Watch Presentation
Day 3 - PM: Coral Watch Dives
Day 4 - AM: Land/Beach Cleanup
Day 4 - PM: Underwater Cleanup Dives
Day 5 - AM: Safari Dive
Day 5 - PM: Microplastics Survey & Data Input
Each day includes lectures, practical fieldwork and data collection methodology. Perfect for travelers, gap year students, or divers looking to get involved in conservation efforts.
Prerequisites for Marine Conservation Internships
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Minimum Age
You must be at least 16 years old to join our Marine Conservation Internships
Minimum Certification Level
A minimum certification of Advanced Adventurer with Perfect Buoyancy is required for our Marine Conservation Internships. Equivalent certifications from other recognised training agencies are also accepted. This ensures all participants can maintain proper control and minimize impact during underwater conservation work.
Medical Statement
You’ll need to be medically fit for scuba diving. Please download and review this Scuba Diving Medical Statement. If you have any questions or medical conditions, we recommend consulting with your physician before booking.
Recent Dive Experience
For your safety and comfort, we ask that all participants have completed a dive within the last 6 months. If it’s been longer, we’ll schedule a Scuba Review session before your program begins to ensure you’re confident in the water and ready to dive into marine conservation activities.
Marine Internships
Price: From 16,000 THB
Duration: Min 1 week
Minimum age: 16yrs
Prerequisites: Advanced with Buoyancy Specialty
What’s Included in Our Marine Conservation Internships
Whether you’re joining a 1 week or a longer term internship, your experience is fully supported from start to finish. Every package includes everything you need to dive into sustainable diving in Thailand and contribute to meaningful ocean protection.
Included in Marine Conservation Internships:
- 2 x conservation dives per day (Monday to Friday)
- Max. 4 students per instructor
- Full set of scuba equipment for the duration of your stay
- FREE use of a dive computer
- Dedicated Marine Conservation Instructor from The Coral Tribe
- Daily boat trips to dive sites, with refreshments provided
- 30-day dive accident insurance for all dives with us
- Access to citizen science diving programs and coral monitoring projects
- Discounted accommodation during your internship
- 10% discount on future diver-level training and equipment purchases
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Book Your Marine Conservation Internship
Included in Marine Conservation Internships:
- 2 x conservation dives per day (Monday to Friday)
- Max. 4 students per instructor
- Full set of scuba equipment for the duration of your stay
- FREE use of a dive computer
- Dedicated Marine Conservation Instructor from The Coral Tribe
- Daily boat trips to dive sites, with refreshments provided
- 30-day dive accident insurance for all dives with us
- Access to citizen science diving programs and coral monitoring projects
- Discounted accommodation during your internship
- 10% discount on future diver-level training and equipment purchases
Price range: ฿16,000 through ฿115,000
Whether you join for a few weeks or commit to a longer internship, you’ll be supported by experienced marine science instructors who will guide your development both in and out of the water.
As part of the program, you’ll take an active role in reef restoration and ocean conservation, helping rebuild fragile ecosystems and learning how marine projects are managed in the field. By the end of your internship, you won’t just have new diving and science skills — you’ll be part of a global community working to protect marine biodiversity and create a more sustainable future for our oceans.
Marine Conservation Internship
Whether you join for a few weeks or commit to a longer internship, you’ll be supported by experienced marine science instructors who will guide your development both in and out of the water.
As part of the program, you’ll take an active role in reef restoration and ocean conservation, helping rebuild fragile ecosystems and learning how marine projects are managed in the field. By the end of your internship, you won’t just have new diving and science skills — you’ll be part of a global community working to protect marine biodiversity and create a more sustainable future for our oceans.
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need experience in Marine Conservation to join?
No you don’t. The Coral Tribe are flexible with their placements for training courses or internships, you simply need to have a keen interest in marine conservation.
What diving level do I need to have to join The Coral Tribe?
To conduct marine conservation activities, you are required to have a high level of control underwater. See the minimum prerequisites here.
Can I start a course or internship everyday?
Courses and internships are scheduled depending on the current level of interns and students that are prebooked. If you want to discuss booking a date then please contact us.
