At Eco Koh Tao, we are actively working on a number of environmental projects and are one of the most active environmental organisations on Koh Tao. ecokohtao.com #ocean #eco #scuba #dive #Thailand #Conservation #Blackturtledive #KohTao #Beach

Preservation and conservation are important activities on a small island like Koh Tao. With its beautiful natural environment a major drawcard, conservation initiatives are increasingly important. Ecokohtao.com #diving #conservation #kohtao #internship #Reef

Coral taxonomy is the scientific classification and study of coral species. It involves identifying, describing, and naming different types of corals based on their physical characteristics and evolutionary relationships. Ecokohtao.com #kohtao #ConservationDiver

PADI AWARE aims to reduce underwater impacts of marine debris globally and locally and on Koh Tao, they can achieve this through AWARE specialty programs. Ecokohtao.com #ocean #eco #scuba #dive #Thailand #Diveagainstdebris #AWARE #KohTao

The Citizen Science program is a 3-day experience designed to give you a hands-on introduction to the world of marine conservation. ecokohtao.com.com #Cleanup #Conservation #Kohtao #Thailand #Citizen #Science

Eco Koh Tao in conjunction with Coral Restoration and Black Turtle Conservation, offer the Artificial Reef Theory & Techniques course, which explores in more detail the uses and application of artificial reefs. ecokohtao.com.com #Artificial #Reef #Conservation #Kohtao

Coral itself is an amazing creature. An upside down jellyfish that has learned how to not only fix itself to the seafloor and secrete a hard, calcareous limestone skeleton, but over millions of years it has recruited tenants. Ecokohtao.com #coral #Thailand #Conservation

Each Sunday on Koh Tao, volunteers and members of the local community and the diving industry organize a beach clean-up. Ecokohtao.com #ocean #eco #scuba #dive #Thailand #Diveagainstdebris #AWARE #Beach #Clean

As in other parts of the world, it is important that Koh Tao can identify threats faced by the environment, manage any impact of global warming and Coral beaching events, so the unique Reef Ecology can thrive. blackturtledive.com/conservation/ #nature #conservation

Our Divemaster Conservation Internship, will help you to become proficient in conducting underwater research and conservation work. This includes practical skills like underwater survey techniques, data collections. ecokohtao.com #kohtao #Conservation #Divemaster

To join the Eco Internships, you will need to be a minimum level of Padi Advanced Open Water (or equivalent. If you are not yet a diver, please look at our “Learn to dive” options. Ecokohtao.com #diving #conservation #kohtao #internship #Advanced

It is important to understand that coral reefs are formed by using the dissolved carbon dioxide in the ocean and by converting this gas to limestone, therefore corals are able to control the carbon dioxide levels in the ocean. ecokohtao.com.com #Reef #Kohtao #Thailand

Our Citizen Science program is not just a 3 day experience. It is a gateway to a lifelong journey of learning, exploration, and conservation. Ecokohtao.com #ocean #eco #scuba #dive #Thailand #Science #Journey #Beach #Program #Eco

Our bespoke training is for everyone, whether it is your first time experiencing the wonders of the underwater world or you are a diver interested in improving your skills and rekindling your passion for diving. Ecokohtao.com #Conservation #Diving #Environment #PADI

Yellow Margin Triggerfish get their name from the yellow markings on the end of their fins. Their body can be a range of colours made up of pink, yellow, turquoise, black and they have horizontal grooves around their eyes. Ecokohtao.com #Eco #kohtao #TriggerFish

On Koh Tao, artificial reefs have been an integral part of successful reef restoration projects over many years. Great examples of this ongoing work are Junkyard Reef, Biorock, Buoyancy World. ecokohtao.com #kohtao #ConservationDiver #Reefs #Thailand

Tanote Bay has a sunken Catamaran that is home to lots of life and the other side of the natural reef lies more artificial structures. ecokohtao.com #ocean #eco #scuba #dive #Thailand #TanoteBay #Blackturtledive #KohTao

By completing our Whaleshark Awareness distinctive specialty course, you will become more aware of how to interact with a Whaleshark. ecokohtao.com #ocean #eco #scuba #dive #Thailand #kohTao #Whaleshark #Awareness #PADI

Join us Saturday 31st January, for a relaxed night of marine science, discussion and games, with our Ocean Insights Night! Engage in some of the latest conservation research projects here on Koh Tao. Ecokohtao.com #ocean #eco #scuba #dive #Thailand #AWARE

As in other parts of the world, it is important that Koh Tao can identify threats faced by the environment, manage any impact of global warming and Coral beaching events, so the unique Reef Ecology can thrive. blackturtledive.com/conservation/ #nature #conservation