Field experiences · Mexican Caribbean

Dive where
restoration begins

Join our scientific expeditions and visit the underwater nurseries and transplant sites where Oceanus is actively restoring the Mexican Caribbean reef.

What each expedition includes
Access to active restoration sites with an Oceanus scientific guide
Visit to underwater nurseries of Acropora palmata and A. cervicornis
Pre-dive scientific briefing on restoration methodology
Participation certificate and impact report for your visit

Certified operator: 🤿 Blu Option
Options

Three types of expedition

From a first observation dive to active participation in colony transplanting. Each option adapts to your experience level and goals.

Observation expedition — Puerto Morelos reef Level 1

Observation Expedition

Ideal for recreational divers and snorkelers. Visit the underwater nurseries and restored reef accompanied by an Oceanus marine biologist. See firsthand the methodology and the current state of the sites.

Half day 2–8 people Puerto Morelos · Cozumel
Scientific expedition — fieldwork at the nursery Level 2

Scientific Expedition

For divers with PADI/NAUI/CMAS certification, minimum Open Water. You actively take part in field activities: nursery maintenance, colony counts and recording of survival and growth data.

1–3 days 2–6 people 10 active sites
Transplant expedition — active coral planting Level 3

Transplant Expedition

The most complete experience. Under the supervision of our scientific team, you take part directly in transplanting colonies to the reef. You'll receive a follow-up report for each colony you plant.

2–5 days 2–4 people Selected sites
Process

How do you book your expedition?

1
Contact us
Write to us stating the type of expedition, your available dates and group size. We reply within 48 hours.
2
We confirm site and date
Our team selects the most suitable active site based on the season, the group's level and the restoration activity under way.
3
Technical preparation
You'll receive a briefing session on the reef, the restoration methodology and the specific activities of your expedition.
4
Field experience
You dive with our team at the active site. At the end you receive your participation certificate and the impact report.
Where we operate

Sites available
for expeditions

Expeditions take place at Oceanus active sites. Each site's availability varies by season and ongoing restoration activity.

Caribbean · North
Puerto Morelos
Acropora palmata · Orbicella
Caribbean · North
Cancún
A. cervicornis · A. palmata
Caribbean · North
Playa Maroma
A. palmata · A. cervicornis
Caribbean · Central
Playa del Carmen
Acropora cervicornis
Caribbean · Central
Mayakoba
Acropora palmata
Caribbean · Central
Cozumel
Various Caribbean species
Caribbean · Central
Akumal
Acropora · Diploria
Gulf of Mexico
Veracruz Reef
A. palmata · Diploria
Certified operator

Diving partner:
Blu Option

All Oceanus expeditions are operated in collaboration with Blu Option, a certified dive center with extensive experience in the Mexican Caribbean and a commitment to marine conservation.

Blu Option guarantees the highest safety standards on every dive, providing certified equipment, professional dive guides and vessels suited to scientific reef work.

Certified dive center with PADI / CMAS instructors
Specialized equipment for scientific and photographic diving
In-depth knowledge of Oceanus's restoration sites
Active commitment to the conservation of the Caribbean reef
Website coming soon · bluoption.com
Before you join

What you need to know

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Level 1 expedition

Diving certification

For the observation expedition, knowing how to snorkel is enough. The scientific and transplant expeditions require a minimum Open Water certification (PADI, NAUI, CMAS or equivalent).

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Health

Physical fitness

You must complete the standard diving medical form (DAN Medical Statement). People with cardiovascular or pulmonary conditions must provide medical clearance.

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Logistics

Group organization

Expeditions are organized with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 participants. Booking is required at least 15 days in advance to coordinate logistics, equipment and site availability.

Ready to dive?

The reef is waiting for you.
When do you dive?

Write to us with your available dates, the type of expedition you're interested in and your group size. We coordinate everything else.