Education isn’t just a pillar of conservation, it’s the spark that ignites lifelong ocean guardians. On Gili Air, Indo Coral Conservation runs discover coral reef programs designed to turn curiosity into knowledge.
🔍 Why Teach Coral Restoration?
The threats facing coral reefs are global, but solutions start locally. Plastic pollution, overfishing, and warming seas all chip away at reef resilience. Our mission is to equip people with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to respond meaningfully.
We believe the best way to teach is through doing. That’s why our Marine Ecology & Coral Restoration internship blends science instruction with field-based training. No sterile classrooms, just real-world restoration and salty hands.
🧪 What the Course Covers
The course lasts one or two week each and unfolds in different dynamic stages such as:
- Coral Biology & Reef Ecology: Participants learn what makes coral tick, from symbiosis and species identification to threats like disease and bleaching.
- Restoration Techniques: We teach microfragmentation, coral mounting, and nursery maintenance. Trainees work directly on the coral farm using real tools and live specimens.
- Citizen Science & Impact: Students monitor growth, log data, and discuss how local action contributes to global conservation.
Whether you’re a marine biology student, traveler, or curious local, our sessions are tailored to fit all level of interests.
🪸 Coral Microfragmentation: Our Signature Method
The highlight of the course is learning microfragmentation, a technique that accelerates coral regrowth. It involves carefully slicing healthy coral colonies into tiny pieces, which then heal and multiply faster than they would in nature.
Participants practice this process under our marine biologist guidance, gaining understanding how coral physiology responds to restoration. Watching a cut fragment begin to fuse and thrive is nothing short of magical.
🌱 Learning That Lasts
Many of our alumni say this course reshaped how they see the ocean. Beyond technical skills, participants leave with deeper empathy for marine ecosystems and a sharpened sense of personal responsibility.
📍 Local Roots, Global Reach
We’re proud to welcome learners from every corner of the globe, but we’re equally committed to our local community.
This cross-pollination of knowledge strengthens conservation efforts island-wide. It ensures that learning doesn’t end when the course does, it gets passed down, applied, and expanded every day.
Our instructors are marine biologists who bring passion and patience to each session. You won’t just learn what to do, you’ll understand why it matters.
🚀 How to Join
Signing up is simple. Join one of our courses.