At DiveAssure, protecting divers is at the heart of what we do.
But protecting the ocean they dive in? That matters just as much.
We are proud to officially announce our partnership with Eco2 Diving and Corals of Mikindani, a community-driven project involving marine conservation diving, Tanzania, based in Mikindani Bay,
This partnership reflects something we deeply believe in:
Safety, sustainability, and responsible diving.
Who Are Eco2 Diving?
Eco2 Diving is a dive center operating in the relatively untouched waters of southern Tanzania. But this is not just a dive center, they are an eco diving center.
Through their sister initiative, Corals of Mikindani, they are actively restoring damaged reefs, supporting marine research, and creating real impact within the local community.
They combine coral reef restoration and marine conservation, while supporting or executing marine conservation, education programs for the local youth, professional dive training for volunteers and locals, and community empowerment.
Their 2026 Conservation Goals
Martha, Laurent and their team shared their objectives for 2026 with us and they are bold, as Laurent nicely put it, “it is like a wish list for Father Christmas”, but they hope to be able to reach their goals. Their 2026 goals are:
- Reef Restoration & Marine Work
- Monthly maintenance of all coral nurseries
- Monthly monitoring of all replanted reef zones
- 1,500 corals to be planted
- Restoration of 10 new reef rock structures
- Installation of 30 new restoration frames
- Identification and testing of a new restoration zone
- Testing at least 3 new coral planting techniques
Read more of DiveAssure’s marine conservation blog articles here.
Marine Conservation Diving, Tanzania – Reef Restoration
One of the most interesting trials for 2026:
Damaged reefs in the area suffer from algae overgrowth due to a lack of herbivorous fish.
The team will experiment with manual algae removal (“reef weeding”), without replanting corals, to see whether this stimulation alone can trigger natural reef regeneration.
This kind of adaptive experimentation is exactly what modern reef restoration needs.
Community & Education Impact
Over the past period, Eco2 Diving have organised four beach clean-ups and continued their support of local seaweed farming initiatives, helping to strengthen sustainable livelihoods within the community.
They have also contributed to coral conservation by measuring giant corals as part of the Map the Giants project, while running two full five-week marine education programmes to inspire and educate the next generation.
Alongside this, they have begun teaching basic swimming skills to local children and are supporting the development of a local team member towards a professional dive career.
This is not a short-term effort. It is a long-term commitment to building both a healthy ecosystem and a stronger, more resilient community.
Why We at DiveAssure Are Supporting Eco2 Diving
We don’t sponsor projects lightly.
We support initiatives that:
- Actively protect the marine environment
- Strengthen diver education and safety
- Empower local communities
- Show measurable, transparent impact
Eco2 Diving and Corals of Mikindani represent all of this.
By supporting them, we are investing in:
- Safer diving environments
- Healthier reefs
- Educated local professionals
- The future of diving in Mikindani Bay, Tanzania
Protection is not just about insurance.
It is about safeguarding the people, places, and ecosystems that make diving possible.
Diving in Tanzania – A Hidden Gem
Southern Tanzania remains one of East Africa’s lesser-known dive regions.
A hidden gem of healthy reefs, limited pressure, strong community involvement and now structured reef restoration programs founded by the Eco2 Diving team ensure it stays that way.
If you are looking for diving with purpose, this is a project worth following.
Follow the Journey
We will be sharing collaborative Instagram content with:
@Eco2_Diving
@CoralsOfMikindani
@DiveAssure
Including updates, impact reports, and conservation milestones throughout the year.
This is just the beginning.
Planning a trip in marine conservation and diving with purpose? We’ve got you covered.