Fiji Diving & Marine Conservation for Schools
What’s included
Activities
Reflective Journals – Upon Request
Flights – Upon Request
Travel and Medical Insurance
Trip Overview
Earn your PADI Open Water Dive certification
Complete essential scuba theory and practical skills alongside professional dive instructors.
Observe apex marine predators up close
Take part in an unforgettable shark dive in Pacific Harbour, focusing on seven key species.
Restore and protect Fiji's marine ecosystems
Participate in coral health surveys, mangrove planting, and coastline clean-ups.
Immerse yourself in island culture and adventure
Enjoy a traditional lovo feast, a Navua River tubing adventure, and a coastal highland hike.
Build independence and global perspective
Develop confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills as you immerse yourself in island life.
What you can expect
Based in Pacific Harbour, you’ll spend two weeks gaining international diving qualifications, contributing to vital marine conservation projects, and exploring the natural beauty of the South Pacific.
Diving & Marine Conservation in Action
- PADI Open Water Certification: Spend your first week mastering essential scuba skills and dive theory under the guidance of professional instructors, building the confidence needed to dive safely in open waters.
- Shark dive and species monitoring: Experience an unforgettable shark dive in Beqa Lagoon, observing apex predators like Bull, Tiger, and Whitetip Reef sharks in their natural habitat.
- Reef surveys and data entry: Conduct survey dives at locations like Geckos Reef to monitor fish, shark, and turtle populations, as well as coral health, logging your observations into databases to support local biological research.
- Mangrove restoration and coastal protection: Get hands-on for “Mangrove Monday” by collecting seedlings, managing the pre-school, and planting established mangroves along the coastline to prevent erosion and protect marine nurseries.
- Ocean plastic and beach clean-ups: Take part in marine litter workshops and lead coastline clean-ups, using the Clean Swell app to track and analyse ocean pollution data.
Cultural immersion & Island life
Immerse yourself in the warm hospitality of Fijian culture. Learn about local traditions during a culture swap circle, participate in a traditional lovo cooking workshop where food is slow-cooked in an underground earth oven, and enjoy spectacular fire dance performances at Uprising Beach Resort.
Adventure & Exploration
When you’re not diving or managing conservation work, explore Fiji’s tropical interior and history. Visit Suva to tour historical landmarks and the Suva Museum, float past rainforests and cascading waterfalls during a river tubing adventure down the Navua River, and trek through lush valleys on a guided coastal highland hike to discover hidden waterfalls.
Why choose Fiji for your Conservation and Environment programme?
Fiji’s world-renowned Beqa Lagoon serves as a living classroom for ocean conservation and marine ecology.Â
This programme offers a perfect balance for students looking to gain internationally recognised diving qualifications while contributing to marine science research and conservation initiatives.Â
From active coral and shark monitoring to vital mangrove habitat restoration, participants develop practical skills in field research, environmental management, and teamwork. Combined with rich cultural exchanges and outdoor adventure, this journey builds global awareness, personal resilience, and a lifelong appreciation for ocean protection.
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