{"id":18341,"date":"2026-10-19T01:35:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T01:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oceans5dive.com\/blog\/?page_id=18341"},"modified":"2026-10-19T01:35:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T01:35:24","slug":"conservation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.oceans5dive.com\/blog\/conservation\/","title":{"rendered":"Conservation at Oceans 5 Gili Air"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n#o5-conservation,\n#o5-conservation * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n#o5-conservation {\n  max-width: 1120px;\n  margin: auto;\n  padding: 16px 0;\n  font-family: inherit;\n  font-size: 17px;\n  line-height: 1.8;\n  color: #10263b;\n  overflow-wrap: break-word;\n}\n\n#o5-conservation .o5-box {\n  background: #ffffff;\n  border: 1px solid #dce7e8;\n  border-radius: 16px;\n  padding: 30px;\n  margin: 0 0 24px;\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(16,38,59,.04);\n}\n\n#o5-conservation .o5-tint {\n  background: #eff8f7;\n  border-left: 5px solid #24858c;\n}\n\n#o5-conservation h2 {\n  font-size: 28px !important;\n  line-height: 1.35 !important;\n  color: #176e75 !important;\n  margin: 0 0 16px !important;\n  text-transform: none !important;\n}\n\n#o5-conservation h3 {\n  font-size: 21px !important;\n  line-height: 1.4 !important;\n  color: #176e75 !important;\n  margin: 0 0 12px !important;\n  text-transform: none !important;\n}\n\n#o5-conservation p {\n  margin: 0 0 16px;\n}\n\n#o5-conservation p:last-child {\n  margin-bottom: 0;\n}\n\n#o5-conservation a {\n  color: #176e75;\n  text-decoration: underline;\n  text-underline-offset: 3px;\n}\n\n#o5-conservation figure {\n  margin: 24px 0 0;\n}\n\n#o5-conservation figure img {\n  display: block;\n  width: 100% !important;\n  max-width: 100%;\n  height: auto !important;\n  border-radius: 12px;\n}\n\n#o5-conservation figcaption {\n  margin-top: 10px;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n  color: #4c6572;\n}\n\n#o5-conservation .o5-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));\n  gap: 18px;\n  margin: 20px 0 0;\n}\n\n#o5-conservation .o5-card {\n  padding: 22px;\n  background: #f5f9f9;\n  border: 1px solid #dce7e8;\n  border-radius: 12px;\n}\n\n#o5-conservation .o5-button {\n  display: inline-block;\n  background: #176e75;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  padding: 13px 22px;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  margin: 8px 10px 0 0;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  line-height: 1.5;\n}\n\n#o5-conservation a:focus-visible {\n  outline: 3px solid #176e75;\n  outline-offset: 4px;\n}\n\n@media(max-width:650px) {\n  #o5-conservation {\n    font-size: 16px;\n  }\n\n  #o5-conservation .o5-box {\n    padding: 22px 18px;\n  }\n\n  #o5-conservation .o5-grid {\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n  }\n\n  #o5-conservation h2 {\n    font-size: 24px !important;\n  }\n\n  #o5-conservation .o5-button {\n    display: block;\n    text-align: center;\n    margin-right: 0;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<!-- Add the page title separately in WordPress:\nConservation at Oceans 5 Gili Air\n-->\n\n<article id=\"o5-conservation\"\n         aria-label=\"Conservation at Oceans 5 Gili Air\">\n\n  <section class=\"o5-box o5-tint\">\n    <h2>Protecting the islands we call home<\/h2>\n\n    <p>\n      At Oceans 5 Gili Air, our connection with the ocean extends\n      beyond the dives we organise. The reefs, beaches and marine\n      life around Gili Air are part of our home, our working\n      environment and the experience we share with our guests.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      Since opening in 2010, we have connected diving with practical\n      conservation, community participation and education. Our\n      efforts include beach clean-ups, responsible diver training,\n      support for Indonesian university research and opportunities\n      for Indonesian dive professionals.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      Our dedicated website,\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/giliconservationdive.com\/\">\n        Gili Conservation Dive \u2014 Marine Conservation Society\n      <\/a>,\n      brings together our programmes, partnerships and articles\n      about the environmental challenges facing the Gili Islands.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <a class=\"o5-button\"\n       href=\"https:\/\/giliconservationdive.com\/conservation-work\/\">\n      Explore our conservation work\n    <\/a>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"o5-box\">\n    <h2>Conservation begins with how we dive<\/h2>\n\n    <p>\n      Every dive is an opportunity to treat the marine environment\n      with care. At Oceans 5, we teach neutral buoyancy and a\n      no-touching approach. Students practise controlling their\n      position without using the seabed for support, while divers\n      are encouraged to keep fins, gauges and other equipment\n      clear of coral.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      We give marine animals space. Turtles, sharks and other\n      wildlife should be observed without chasing, feeding,\n      touching or blocking their movement for a photograph.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      Develop your control through our\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceans5dive.com\/perfect-buoyancy-specialty\/\">\n        Perfect Buoyancy Specialty\n      <\/a>,\n      or put responsible habits into practice on our\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceans5dive.com\/fun-dives\/\">\n        guided fun dives around the Gili Islands\n      <\/a>.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"o5-box\">\n    <h2>Weekly beach clean-ups on Gili Air<\/h2>\n\n    <p>\n      Our beach clean-ups bring together staff, Divemaster\n      candidates, university students, residents and visitors.\n      Removing rubbish is practical work, and it also creates\n      conversations about waste, consumption and the pressures\n      facing a small island.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      <strong>\n        Join us every Friday at 17:00 at Oceans 5 Gili Air,\n        near the harbour.\n      <\/strong>\n      Everyone is welcome, including non-divers. We weigh the\n      rubbish collected to document our activities.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      Clean-ups are one part of the effort. Reducing waste and\n      improving how it is managed remain essential to preventing\n      rubbish from reaching the sea.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/giliconservationdive.com\/conservation-work\/\">\n      Learn about our clean-ups and community activities\n    <\/a>\n\n    <figure>\n      <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.oceans5dive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beach-Clean-Up-Oceans-5-Gili-Air-Conservation-Center-Gili-Air-scaled.jpg?w=1200&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\"\n        alt=\"Local children joining a beach clean-up with Oceans 5 Gili Air\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        decoding=\"async\">\n\n      <figcaption>\n        Local children joining the beach clean-up at Oceans 5\n        Gili Air. Conservation brings our community together.\n      <\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"o5-box\">\n    <h2>Supporting Indonesian marine research<\/h2>\n\n    <p>\n      Understanding the marine environment requires evidence.\n      Through the\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/giliconservationdive.com\/indonesian-marine-research-scholarship\/\">\n        Indonesian Marine Research Scholarship\n      <\/a>,\n      Oceans 5 works with the University of Mataram and Marine\n      Conservation Indonesia to support Indonesian university\n      students conducting underwater fieldwork.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      Established in 2024, the programme helps accepted students\n      access diving preparation, scuba equipment, tanks, boats\n      and professional diving support. Participating students\n      pay nothing for the programme.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      Before collecting data, students develop the control needed\n      to manage research equipment while respecting the reef.\n      Academic research design, analysis and conclusions remain\n      the responsibility of the students and their university\n      supervisors.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <figure>\n      <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.oceans5dive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/134-scaled.jpg?w=1200&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\"\n        alt=\"University students conducting an underwater reef survey in the Gili Islands\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        decoding=\"async\">\n\n      <figcaption>\n        University students carrying out a reef survey as part\n        of their marine research.\n      <\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"o5-box\">\n    <h2>Marine education for divers and non-divers<\/h2>\n\n    <p>\n      Recognising marine life can change the way you experience\n      the ocean. A reef becomes more interesting when you\n      understand the animals living there and the relationships\n      between them.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      Our\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/giliconservationdive.com\/ecology-courses\/\">\n        SSI Ecology courses on Gili Air\n      <\/a>\n      cover subjects including coral and fish identification,\n      marine ecology, sharks, sea turtles, manta rays and other\n      marine animals.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      These classroom-based courses are suitable for divers\n      and non-divers. They offer a way to learn about the marine\n      environment without entering the water.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <figure>\n      <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.oceans5dive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Research-Team-University-Mataram-Scuba-Diving-Indonesia.jpg?w=1200&#038;quality=89&#038;ssl=1\"\n        alt=\"University of Mataram student research interns at Oceans 5 Gili Air\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        decoding=\"async\">\n\n      <figcaption>\n        University of Mataram student interns at Oceans 5 Gili Air,\n        connecting academic study with practical marine research\n        experience.\n      <\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"o5-box\">\n    <h2>Creating opportunities for Indonesian dive professionals<\/h2>\n\n    <p>\n      Local knowledge and participation matter to the future of\n      the Gili Islands. Our\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/giliconservationdive.com\/free-indonesian-divemaster-internship\/\">\n        tuition-free Indonesian Divemaster internship\n      <\/a>\n      helps eligible Indonesian citizens develop professional\n      diving, teamwork and leadership skills.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      Environmental awareness and involvement in clean-ups\n      connect professional training with responsibility for\n      the places where we dive. Candidates remain responsible\n      for applicable SSI fees and personal expenses.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      Explore our wider\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.divemaster-internships-indonesia.com\/\">\n        Divemaster training programmes\n      <\/a>\n      or learn about the next stage of professional development\n      through\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idc-indonesia.com\/\">\n        SSI instructor training at Oceans 5\n      <\/a>.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"o5-box o5-tint\">\n    <h2>Looking beyond the waterline<\/h2>\n\n    <p>\n      Marine conservation also means paying attention to what\n      happens on land. Wastewater, rubbish, coastal development\n      and changes to beaches can influence the surrounding\n      marine environment.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      We use our websites to share observations, discuss\n      environmental pressures and explain why prevention\n      deserves attention alongside clean-ups and restoration.\n      We aim to distinguish observations from established\n      findings and identify where further research is needed.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      Our conservation work combines practical action with\n      learning, questions and cooperation. No single activity\n      can address every pressure facing the islands.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"o5-box\">\n    <h2>Read more on the Oceans 5 blog<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"o5-grid\">\n\n      <div class=\"o5-card\">\n        <h3>Responsible diving and conservation<\/h3>\n        <p>\n          Explore how diver behaviour, buoyancy and respect for\n          wildlife connect with protecting the Gili Islands.\n        <\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceans5dive.com\/blog\/marine-conservation-in-the-gili-islands\/\">\n          Read our marine conservation guide\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"o5-card\">\n        <h3>Why prevention matters<\/h3>\n        <p>\n          Consider why conservation needs to address environmental\n          pressures before serious damage occurs.\n        <\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceans5dive.com\/blog\/marine-conservation-2\/\">\n          Read about prevention in conservation\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"o5-card\">\n        <h3>Changing coral reefs<\/h3>\n        <p>\n          Explore observations and questions about changes\n          affecting reefs around the Gili Islands.\n        <\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceans5dive.com\/blog\/coral-reefs-gili-islands\/\">\n          Read about the Gili Islands&#8217; reefs\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"o5-card\">\n        <h3>One Oceans 5, five websites<\/h3>\n        <p>\n          Find the right place to explore diving, professional\n          training, technical diving and conservation.\n        <\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceans5dive.com\/blog\/websites-oceans5\/\">\n          Explore the Oceans 5 websites\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"o5-box\">\n    <h2>Explore the Oceans 5 network<\/h2>\n\n    <p>\n      Our activities connect through one dive centre on Gili Air.\n      Choose the website that matches what you would like to\n      learn or experience.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"o5-grid\">\n\n      <div class=\"o5-card\">\n        <h3>Diving and staying<\/h3>\n        <p>\n          Discover recreational diving, courses and accommodation at\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceans5dive.com\/\">\n            Oceans 5 Gili Air\n          <\/a>.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"o5-card\">\n        <h3>Marine conservation<\/h3>\n        <p>\n          Explore research, ecology education and environmental\n          issues at\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/giliconservationdive.com\/\">\n            Gili Conservation Dive\n          <\/a>.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"o5-card\">\n        <h3>Divemaster training<\/h3>\n        <p>\n          Learn about professional development at\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.divemaster-internships-indonesia.com\/\">\n            Divemaster Internships Indonesia\n          <\/a>.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"o5-card\">\n        <h3>Instructor training<\/h3>\n        <p>\n          Prepare for a teaching career through\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idc-indonesia.com\/\">\n            SSI instructor courses at Oceans 5\n          <\/a>.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"o5-card\">\n        <h3>Technical diving<\/h3>\n        <p>\n          Develop equipment, control and planning skills with\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceans5divetech.com\/\">\n            Oceans 5 Dive Tech\n          <\/a>.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"o5-card\">\n        <h3>Stories and insights<\/h3>\n        <p>\n          Find diving advice, local updates and conservation\n          articles on the\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceans5dive.com\/blog\/\">\n            Oceans 5 blog\n          <\/a>.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"o5-box o5-tint\">\n    <h2>How you can take part<\/h2>\n\n    <p>\n      Join a Friday beach clean-up, take an ecology course or\n      make thoughtful choices during your dives. You do not\n      need to be a scientist or a dive professional to participate.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      We do not ask for public donations or conservation grants.\n      Diving, staying and learning with Oceans 5 helps support\n      our environmental and educational activities.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      For research enquiries, programme information or details\n      about joining a clean-up, contact our team.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <a class=\"o5-button\"\n       href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/6285333397823\">\n      Contact Oceans 5 on WhatsApp\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"o5-button\"\n       href=\"https:\/\/giliconservationdive.com\/\">\n      Visit our conservation website\n    <\/a>\n  <\/section>\n\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protecting the islands we call home At Oceans 5 Gili Air, our connection with the ocean extends beyond the dives we organise. 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