Raretours works closely with Eco Koh Tao specialising in preparing and instructing divers and dive professionals emphasising the eco-diving aspects of marine conservation. We provide educational expertise in marine ecology & ecosystems and we promote employment opportunities for professional aspirants through extensive Gap Year programs and our Eco-Diving Internships.

In this age where the environment is changing so rapidly, dive professionals with Ecological expertise will be in increasing demand worldwide. Using world standard methodologies like reef Check and Coralwatch our marine conservation and Eco-diving programs are leading the way to a more educated world of Eco divers where the environment is paramount and our actions help to preserve marine ecosytems rather than diminish them.

Koh Tao is one of the premier destinations for travellers, gap year & internship students, and many others to learn to dive. Koh Tao is a small island, just 21 sq kms. As such it has very clearly defined boundaries providing and ideal case study for numerous research projects. Many Ph D and masters students have used Koh Tao for a wide range of thesis ranging from the economic benefits of diving tourism to coral spawning and capture to the physical effects of divers on a reef.

Research Support varies from those individuals who need full dive training to those people who are already certified and adequately trained in ecological issues. To enquire about these courses, please click here