Join our thrilling Wallacea Expeditions as a volunteer and embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure while gathering crucial scientific data. To ensure you’re ready for this incredible journey, a minimum Open Water SCUBA certification from a recognized authority (SSI, PADI, etc.) is required before you start the expedition.
As long as you can swim, medically fit for diving, and comfortable in the water, Wallacea Expeditions is here to help! We offer convenient PADI Open Water Dive courses through our expert diving instructor partner from YAPEKA. Our experienced instructors will prepare you quickly and thoroughly, ensuring you’re ready to join our exciting expeditions and contribute to valuable marine research.
A volunteer must set aside one week to complete a diving course before the expedition begins. This certification process will prepare you to dive into a world of marine exploration and contribute to meaningful scientific research.
Prepare to make a splash and embark on the journey of a lifetime with Wallacea Expeditions! For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us—we’re here to help you dive in!
Two weeks of intensive training and research, focusing on a single data collection method.
Six weeks, covering all methods used gather comprehensive data on seagrass and marine ecosystem status.
The North Minahasa Seagrass Expedition, plus an extra week or two at Sangihe Island, studying the Bulo Village sea cucumber fishery.
Wallacea Expeditions are developed and delivered by PT Jelajah Buana Semesta (JBS), a division of YAPEKA.
10% of JBS profit is returned to community-led marine conservation organisations.