ECODIVER COURSE

Level up your diving game by diving with a purpose.

The best way to get involved in Reef Check Malaysia's conservation programmes is to join our survey trips! First, you will need to enroll in an EcoDiver course, which trains you to do Reef Check surveys.

Refer to the information sheet below to know more about our EcoDiver programme and the certification process. If you're already a diver, this could be an option for you!  

Scroll down for our current course rates and training schedule.

If you have questions regarding the course, please reach us at ecoaction@reefcheck.org.my

how are surveys different from leisure dives?

Skill requirements:

  • High level of concentration and discipline

  • Good dive skills to avoid damaging the reefs

  • Able to hover motionless, horizontally and invertedly while recording data on the slate

course package

RM1,200 for Peninsular Malaysia and RM1,350 East Malaysia

Includes: Training materials, certification, trainer fee, diving facilities (6 to 7 dives, including pool)

Excludes: Equipment rental, accommodation, transportation, meals

current training schedule

You will first need to attend a diving pool session in PJ to assess buoyancy. After, you will need to complete a 3-day island-based training on Tioman Island and pass the tests in order to be certified as an EcoDiver.

Please sign up at least 2 weeks prior to your selected session date. Slots are first come, first served.

 

Pool Session (Petaling Jaya):

  • coming soon

Island-based Training (Tioman):

  • coming soon

 

Reef Check Survey Dates 2025

Please note that sign-ups are:
1. Only open to certified Reef Check Ecodivers
2. On a first come, first served basis
3. Registration is only available via our Google Form starting from 8 pm on Wednesday, 22 January 2025. Link to the booking form: https://bit.ly/rcsurvey2025

** Your booking is only considered secured once you have received a confirmation email from us.
** Please note that RCM only covers the cost of survey dives unless stated otherwise.
** Please note that the dates provided are for the surveys only. Participants are advised to allocate an additional 2 days for travel to and from the location.

Feel free to contact us at ecoaction@reefcheck.org.my should you need more information.