Start diving with real purpose and help save ocean ecosystems
A growing directory of purpose-driven dive projects around the world - from restoration & research to community-led impact.
For divers who want to do good and have fun doing it.
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Discover purpose-driven dive opportunities
From coral nurseries to ghost net removal – find your next meaningful dive.
3W Dive Gili Air
Eco-conscious French-managed dive center on Gili Air known for small groups, responsible diving practices, and a community habit of removing small debris during dives.
Amed Dive Center Bali
Eco-oriented SSI center known for the long-running Amed Ghost Bay artificial reef project, shoreline cleaning, ongoing debris removal and environmental education during dives.
Aow Thai Marine Ecology Center (ATMEC)
Marine ecology initiative conducting turtle ID, derelict gear reporting and biodiversity citizen-science open to the public.
Bali Aqua Nusa Penida
Young PADI 5★ center offering weekly beach cleans, weekly Dive Against Debris dives, and low-waste operational practices.
Bali Conservation Diving
Balinese-owned dive center in Tulamben supporting artificial reef sites, coral restoration areas and low-impact diving practices around the Liberty Wreck and surrounding reefs.
Black Turtle Dive
Science-led conservation dive center on Koh Tao running DMCR-approved coral restoration, artificial reefs, citizen science monitoring and weekly community clean-ups.
Why does DivePurpose exist?
Diving can be more than sightseeing. Many projects around the world actually need hands in the water - from restoration to research to community-led work. The challenge is simply knowing where to find them.
DivePurpose maps these opportunities so you can contribute, and turn already existing skills into real action.
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