Project Laut
Marine Conservation & Dive Training in Nusa Penida
Professional dive training in Nusa Penida rooted in real conservation work
Project Laut is a dive training and marine conservation organization based in Nusa Penida, Bali. We create pathways for divers to build real skills, gain professional-level experience, and participate in conservation projects that have measurable value.
Programs
From short conservation-focused experiences to professional and technical dive training in Nusa Penida, explore the pathway that fits your goals.
Conservation Divemaster
Professional dive training in Nusa Penida combined with real marine conservation work.
Instructor Training
Fast-track and extended instructor pathways for divers ready to go professional.
Conservation Short Courses
Flexible short-stay programs combining diving, ecology, and conservation participation in Nusa Penida.
Technical Diving
Structured technical diving training and guided technical dives for divers ready to go beyond recreational limits.
Conservation in Practice
From coral restoration to fish surveys and turtle identification, our conservation work is built into the learning experience.
Hands-On Coral Reef Restoration
Hands-on coral reef restoration is built into training at Project Laut, giving participants direct experience with coral restoration methods, reef monitoring, and reef recovery in Nusa Penida.
Including the SSI Coral Reef Restoration course authored by Project Laut and in partnership work with GoOcean.
REEF.org Roving Fish Surveys
Participants build fish identification skills and contribute to real survey work through structured training, field practice, and ongoing monitoring in Nusa Penida.
In partnership with REEF.org as its first conservation partner in Asia. Level up through REEF.org’s training pathway!
Sea Turtle Identification
Using photo identification and pattern-recognition software, we track resident turtles, log sightings, and build meaningful long-term field data from the field.
Get turtle IDs using non-invasive photo methods. New individuals can be identified, recorded, and even named.
Built on Real Training and Recognized Partnerships
Professional training, real conservation, and recognized ecology education.
842+
Certifications Issued
With over 310 Professional-level Certifications issued
1,500+
Coral Structures Planted
Approximately 24,000 coral fragments attached
270+
Ecology Certifications Issued
Most SSI ecology certifications in Indonesia, 2024–2025
Project Laut was the place I kept returning to for a reason. From my early training to the Conservation Divemaster and later my Eco-Instructor and Go Technical pathways in 2026, the quality of coaching and depth of experience during my dive training in Nusa Penida made every stage feel worth it. It’s a place I’ll always come back to.
Fiona Bennett
Project Laut Alumni | Conservation Divemaster & Instructor Graduate, 2026
Anyone can become an Ocean Conservationist
Project Laut was built on the idea that meaningful ocean work should be accessible to anyone with the passion to learn and the commitment to contribute. Based in Nusa Penida, we give divers the training, guidance, and real-world opportunities to build practical skills and take part in work that makes a measurable difference.
Ready to train with Project Laut?
Explore the program that fits your goals, or get in touch to talk through your options for dive training in Nusa Penida.
