Conservation at Moana

Join us in Roatan to experience conservation from the inside out, combining marine protection with personal growth.

Our Mission

“Vai Moana” means Deep Blue in Rapa Nui.

As Chilean divers with a deep connection to the ocean and a deep respect for Polynesian culture, our purpose is clear: to dive with meaning. Our journey began in Easter Island, where we fell in love with the sea and embraced a worldview that values nature and heritage equally. Here in Roatán, we protect what matters—marine life, cultural legacy, and the reef we now call home. Join us and make a real impact.

Divemaster Internship & BICA Volunteer Program

Become a certified Divemaster through an exclusive alliance between Moana Divers, BICA (Bay Islands Conservation Association), and PADI. This one-of-a-kind program blends professional dive training with hands-on conservation work. You’ll graduate with a globally recognized certification and the experience to lead responsibly.

Conservation & Management in Action

Gain practical experience in key areas that support ocean and community health. You’ll dive into tourism, ecotourism, and sustainable business management. You’ll also explore local development, micro-finance, graphic design, communications, and marine biology.

Dive With Purpose: Explained Step-By-Step

Life & Learning in Roatán

We offer a semester-long scholarship for AOW and Rescue-certified divers. This includes accommodation and full immersion in island life. You’ll train, dive, and live on the beach while supporting real conservation efforts. It’s an opportunity for personal and professional transformation.

Support the Reef

Develop the leadership and diving skills needed to become a certified guide. Get direct experience with reef monitoring, educational outreach, and environmental stewardship alongside BICA. We empower young divers with the tools to protect our oceans.

Supporting Reef Guardians

We believe in BICA’s mission and its critical role in protecting the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Our instructors donate full dive certifications to their team, enabling safe and effective marine research. Every certification fuels their essential work.

Local Conservation

By donating our time and skills, we help BICA expand its impact. Our instructors’ field experience is key to keeping Roatán’s reef healthy and thriving. Every course strengthens the local marine community.

A Partnership for the Ocean’s Future

This alliance reinforces our shared responsibility to safeguard the National Marine Park. Every diver trained and every reef protected is a step toward a healthier ocean.

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Who Can Join

We welcome divers from all backgrounds who want to grow, contribute, and make a difference. This program is ideal for Advanced Open Water and Rescue-certified divers looking to take the next step toward becoming professionals. Not certified yet? No problem—join our Open Water course and build up the experience needed to apply.

This isn’t just a diving internship—it’s a full personal and professional journey. You’ll gain leadership skills, improve your underwater navigation and buoyancy, learn how to lead groups, and develop confidence in real-world dive shop operations. You’ll also take part in conservation-focused training and community-based work that makes a lasting impact.

Daily Life at Moana Divers

As part of our team, you’ll live steps from the ocean, surrounded by nature, reef, and people who care deeply about the planet. A typical day might include morning dives, data collection, workshop sessions, gear maintenance, and meals with the team.

Why It Matters

By joining this program, you’re helping build a generation of dive professionals who lead with purpose. Every dive you guide, every species you monitor, and every cleanup you support helps protect Roatán’s marine ecosystem.

How to Apply

We offer limited scholarships each semester. To apply, just send us your dive resume, a short motivation letter (in English or Spanish), and your availability. We’ll get in touch for a short video call to explore if it’s the right fit for you.

Come as a Diver, Leave as a Friend

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