The Association of Diving Instructors (ADIP) created in 1997 by Jacky Marino with the help of instructors from various (IDEA, PADI, NAUI, CMAS, among others), is an international association, for the promotion of scuba diving -born in Belgium, it is…
The “Complete Guide to Coral Reef Rehabilitation” is a book designed for anyone with interest in coral reef restoration. First, it is not a coral biology book, however, the concept and strategy of the book are inclined in opening a…
Ocean Quest Global is proud to announce that three freediving champions and ocean lovers have joined its campaign as ambassadors to protect and rehabilitate coral reefs using freediving techniques (see previous post for more information on the campaign). William…
Rehabilitating coral reefs via scuba diving is a viable option, but it is not the only one. As such, we at Ocean Quest Global are working towards including freediving, so that the members of the local communities can be fully…
** To our volunteers already trained in coral rehabilitation ** Do you wish to help us by taking part in the rehabilitation project of Maya Bay, on Koh Phi Phi Leh Island? (the location at which the movie “The Beach”…
Princess Divers is one of Ocean Quest affiliate shops in Thailand and so far their Coral rehabilitation project is the most advanced in within the Sea Shepherd Dive network of dive centers. After one year of experimenting different nursery sites…
This is our family. This our unity in conservation. Our voice is for those who did not have voice. Our hands lending to a better life of the future generation. This is the Shepherd Family. You can be part of…
Pulau Moyo is a small paradise located slightly North of Sumbawa, Indonesia. This is a video made by the Ocean Quest’s coral propagation team about the ongoing project to restore Pulau Moyo’s reefs after the mass bleaching event and strong…
Recreating diversity in coral reef restoration requires expertise in cultivating vast variety of coral species. While most coral restoration program concentrates only on hard (hermatypic) particularly branching staghorn corals, the Ocean Quest designed propagation system explores beyond this. Understanding that…
The next Coral Propagation Trainer course is now taking place at Princess Divers in Koh Phi Phi, Thailand. The course takes 5 days and after completion, successful candidates will obtain the Coral propagation trainer rating. Requisite is to be a…