PALAU Summer Immersion Program

June 28th - July 8th, 2026

The Mission: CRITICAL ECOSYSTEM MONITORING

Deployment of blue tech

Students on this expedition learn the techniques needed to work in the field with blue tech. Students will be deploying a smart moored data buoy, creating photogrammetry models of the coral reefs, collecting ecological data, and evaluating coral health. Students who complete the training will earn a marine tech diver certification.

Learn about Palau with Project Lead Scientist, Staci Lewis

Local Students from Palau

In partnership with Belau Pathways in Koror, WHALEFALL will be integrating local students from Palau in this experience, allowing the local community to monitor the health of their own reef, restore their own coral, and develop new career opportunities in climate action and sustainability.

Dive Equipment

  • Rental scuba gear

    The following equipment is included in the price of the expedition: Research Diving Equipment, Underwater Camera, 3mm Wetsuit, BCD, Regulator, Dive Computer, Safety Equipment, Essential Dive Gear, 90L Duffle, and Underwater Lights for advanced track students. Tanks and Weights will be available on location. Students & families are responsible for the replacement value if lost or damaged.

    Pease visit for optional, but recommended items like boots, reef safe sunscreen and ear shield.

  • ESSENTIAL GEAR FOR PURCHASE

    Students prefer to have their own essential basic dive equipment. Gear is available through partner dive centers for students at a discounted rate.

    Essential dive gear includes a mask, snorkel, fins, boots, mesh bag, and surface marker buoy.

Questions

Contact Vincent Smith at VSMITH@whalefall.ngo

PRICE: Summer Immersion Cost: $5500

For a limited time students will receive a 15% discount.

The team at WHALEFALL has been working diligently to reduce the cost of the Summer Immersion program for all students. If you require additional financial support please complete the application below to start the process.

Deposits are required to reserve your space and receive the 15% student discount in the summer immersion. Deposits are fully refundable through 8/29/25 as we currently have staff in Palau adding details to the experience for students next year.