Event 1

Submerged Ecosystems Recovery Mission

World Turtle Day Ghost Gear Recovery Expedition

May 23, 2026 Koh Rong Archipelago (KRA) & Koh Sdach Archipelago (KSA)

Field Mission Positioning

A technical conservation operation, not a recreational dive event.

The mission combines technical ghost gear recovery, marine species protection, and community conservation engagement to restore critical reef ecosystems across Cambodia's Blue Archipelagos during World Turtle Day 2026.

Limited Capacity

Small supervised dive groups

Participation is limited to protect sensitive reef conditions, maintain safe supervision, and support high-quality mission documentation.

Why Capacity Is Limited

Sensitive reef conditions
Ghost gear extraction complexity
Safety diver ratios
Coral protection requirements
Lift bag operations
Premium conservation positioning

Participant Structure

Managed capacity for safety, conservation quality, and partner confidence.

Limited spaces

Certified conservation divers

Limited spaces

Observer / support guests

By coordination

Media / partners / sponsors

Managed by MRPO

Safety and technical team

Mandatory Requirements

Diver safety and reef protection standards

Advanced Open Water certification
Recent dive history
Signed liability waiver
Buoyancy competency
Reef-safe diving practices

Participation Note

Ghost gear extraction around coral is not beginner diving.

MRPO will confirm suitability before participation. Certified divers must be comfortable with buoyancy control, reef-safe practices, and mission instructions from technical and safety leads.

Participation Options

Ways to join or support the mission

Participant Option

Conservation Diver Package

Registration required

For certified divers participating directly in recovery operations.

Boat transport
Tanks and weights
Dive coordination
Conservation mission briefing
Safety oversight
Lunch and refreshments
Participation certificate
Mission documentation/photos
Contribution toward reef restoration efforts

Participant Option

Observer / Conservation Supporter

Limited availability

For non-divers joining educational and shoreline activities.

Boat participation
Educational seminar
Shoreline activities
Lunch and refreshments
Mission participation certificate

Partner Option

Sponsor / Donor Participation

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For embassies, NGOs, corporate supporters, and institutional partners.

Branding visibility
Social media recognition
Mission acknowledgements
Impact reporting inclusion
Media participation

Event Participation

Apply, partner, sponsor, or request mission details.

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