The Ocean is Calling. Will you Answer?
Learn, volunteer, and contribute to real marine conservation in the Red Sea with Open Ocean.
Protecting the Red Sea Through Action, Science & Community
Open Ocean empowers individuals to learn, contribute, and protect marine ecosystems through hands-on education, citizen science, and community-driven conservation.
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Learn
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Volunteer
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Research
Live, Learn & Protect — Volunteer With Open Ocean
Join our residential volunteer programs and take an active role in marine conservation, citizen science, and community projects.
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Reef & beach clean-ups
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Skill sharing & workshops
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Scientific data collection
Find the very best villas with in-depth reviews and ratngs from multiple experts.
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Community education
Conservation Starts With Community
Open Ocean works closely with local communities, schools, and youth groups to raise awareness and inspire long-term environmental responsibility.
- Educational events & presentations
- Hands-on conservation work
- Community engagement programs
Hands-On Marine Training With Academic Foundations
Courses developed with University of Glasgow, combining theory, fieldwork, and real research contribution.
Be Part of Real Marine Science
Open Ocean bridges the gap between researchers and the public through open-access, long-term marine data projects.
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Sea Grass Survey
Monitor new seagrass meadows and track aquatic
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Coral Monitoring
Monitor new seagrass meadows and track aquatic
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Fish Assemblages
Monitor new seagrass meadows and track aquatic
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Coral Recruitment
Monitor new seagrass meadows and track aquatic
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Red Sea Species Library
Monitor new seagrass meadows and track aquatic
Academic & Research Collaboration
Need Red Sea data for an academic or non-profit project? Open Ocean supports tailored research initiatives and collaborative conservation efforts.
Contact for Collaboration
A Fully Equipped Red Sea Field Station
Open Ocean offers a fully equipped field station with labs, classrooms, accommodation, and an on-site dive centre, supporting research and fieldwork in the Red Sea.
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Universities
Undergraduate and postgraduate research opportunities, field courses, and expeditions — including collaborations with the University of Glasgow that produce peer-reviewed publications and academic theses.
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Organizations & Individuals
Dedicated facilities and expert guidance for researchers and non-profits delivering marine science and conservation projects, supporting high-quality data collection and impactful outcomes.
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Schools
Structured learning experiences for school groups in survey methods, data collection, and research skills through SCUBA or snorkelling, with meaningful opportunities for community engagement.