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Coral restoration internship

What you’ll do

Explore the hidden coral gardens of Mikindani Bay and play a hands-on role in reef restoration. Enjoy guided dives and fieldwork where you’ll plant, monitor and nurture new coral growth alongside local experts. Be active in marine conservation.

  • Discover the vibrant underwater nursery where new coral cuttings are grown and nurtured in Mikindani Bay.
  • Participate in hands-on reef restoration by planting coral fragments and monitoring their growth alongside expert marine biologists.
  • Explore pristine reefs teeming with life — turtles, colourful fish, and hidden critters await beneath the surface.
  • Witness the transformation of damaged reef areas into thriving coral gardens through your own efforts.
  • Join a community of passionate divers and conservationists working together to protect and rebuild Tanzania’s ocean heritage.

Hosted by

Forget the crowds. Welcome to Mikindani — where diving still feels like discovery.

At Eco2 Diving, every descent is a step into a living underwater world few have ever explored. From vibrant coral reefs and playful fish to mysterious walls and hidden macro life, our dive sites are as diverse as they are untouched. Visibility often stretches to 30 meters, and each dive feels like your own private expedition across Tanzania’s wild southern coast.

Whether you’re taking your first breath underwater, chasing your next certification, or exploring the world beneath the surface, our passionate instructors tailor every experience to your pace and curiosity. For us, diving isn’t just about depth — it’s about connection.

That’s why Eco2 is home to a growing coral restoration program, where divers can actively help rebuild damaged reefs, plant coral fragments, and learn how small actions can revive entire ecosystems. It’s hands-on conservation — real impact you can see, one coral at a time.

Between dives, soak up the charm of Mikindani’s old Swahili harbor, unwind under palm trees, and watch dhows drift across the bay at sunset. Here, diving meets authenticity — adventure meets meaning.

Eco2 isn’t just a dive center. It’s a state of mind: slow, wild, and deeply connected to the sea.
Come dive different. Come dive with purpose.

Other requirements

We require our student to: - be 16 years-old or older - speak english. Scuba diving classes will be provided to all our students (1st level or higher).

Order summary

Date and Time

30 May 8 a.m.
Duration: 14 days (approx.)

Location

Mnaida Street, PO Box 784, Mikindani Mtwara, No State, Tanzania

Languages

English, Spanish, French

Minimum Certification

Open Water Certification required

Category

Marine Species, Habitat Restoration

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