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Marine Scientist Training in Costa Rica
Marine Scientist Training in Costa Rica

Marine Scientist Training in Costa Rica

Whether you are new to diving or already have some experience under your belt, this exclusive course will train you as a professional Divemaster focusing on marine conservation. Along with earning an impressive set of dive qualifications, you will also take part in ongoing reef surveys that help monitor the ocean’s health.

By our partner,

Trip highlights

  • Complete your PADI Open Water, Advanced, Rescue and Divemaster qualifications
  • Earn additional specialty certifications in Marine Conservation
  • Contribute to ongoing international coral reef surveys
  • Soak up the “Pura Vida” lifestyle on the stunning Pacific coast
  • Meet a bunch of new friends with a shared interest in travel and the environment

Trip details

Price

  • 4-weeks: $6300
  • 10-weeks: $11500

Duration

4 - 10 weeks

Start Dates

We offer a variety of start dates between Thu 7th November 2024 and Thu 6th November 2025.

Marine Scientist Training Costa Rica-trip itinerary

Trip itinerary

4-weeks
  • Week 1: PADI Open Water and Advanced
  • Week 2: PADI Marine Conservation and Research
  • Week 3: PADI Coral Restoration and Reef Surveys
  • Week 4: PADI AWARE Shark specialty and REEF surveys
10-weeks
  • Week 5: Dive Safety Training and Emergency First Response
  • Week 6: Marine Scientist Specialties
  • Weeks 7-10: Divemaster (4 weeks)

Certifications

4-week:
  • PADI Open Water & PADI Advanced Open Water
  • PADI Marine Conservation, PADI Coral Restoration & PADI AWARE Shark specialties
10-week:
  • PADI Emergency First Responder & PADI Rescue Diver
  • PADI Nudibranch Awareness & PADI Octopus ecology specialities
  • PADI Divemaster
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What's included

What's Included

  • Pre-departure support
  • Homestay accommodation including breakfast, dinner, Wi-Fi and laundry
  • Airport pick-up and return airport transfer
  • Local project staff
  • 24/7 emergency back-up
  • Financial protection

What's Not Included

  • Flights to/from destination
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa & vaccinations
  • Spending money
  • Lunches & weekend meals
  • Some personal dive equipment

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Contact Gapforce to Learn More

Our partner, Gapforce manages this trip. They are available to answer your questions!