🐠 Reef Rescue Expedition — November 7-14, 2026 | Coral restoration diving at Small Hope Bay, Andros, Bahamas BOOK NOW（https://www.perryinstitute.org/small-hope-bay-expedition-2026/）
The Perry Institute for Marine Science Reef Rescue Expeditions
A commitment to the recovery of coral reef ecosystems.
The Expeditions
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The Excursion A Better Kind of Paradise
Our Reef Rescue Excursions are meticulously crafted for passionate divers who seek not just an adventure, but a hands-on opportunity to directly restore and regenerate vital coral reefs.
You will work side-by-side with world-class coral restoration diving specialists to apply techniques such as coral nursery maintenance and habitat outplanting, creating a tangible difference in the azure waters of the Caribbean.
Beyond restoration, you will explore the famous dive sites of each location—from wrecks, wall diving, and big animals to sculpture gardens and incredible underwater topography.
Different PADI Specialty courses will be offered at each location but all excursions will include our flagship program: the "Reef Rescue Diver" specialty course.
Why You? Why Now?
Our oceans are at a tipping point. Reefs serve as critical habitats and natural coastal protection barriers that support the entire way of life for coastal communities.
By joining an excursion, you become part of an exclusive team working toward a common, critical goal: making paradise better than you found it. Request Expedition Briefing
41 Nurseries
15 Yr Monitoring
15,000+ Corals planted
100% Mission Led
Upcoming Expeditions
November 7 - 14, 2026 Small Hope Bay
Adventure meets conservation at Andros Island's all-inclusive eco-lodge on the world's 3rd largest barrier reef. Earn 2 PADI specialty certifications while diving blue holes, bonefishing, and kayaking mangrove creeks.
Base
Small Hope Bay Lodge
Price
$4,686 pp incl. VAT
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2027 Season Green Turtle Cay
April 17 - 24, 2027 Returning to Bluff House & Brendal's Dive Center. Dates confirmed, bookings now open.
Base
Bluff House
Price
$3,298.90 / $4,508.90 incl. VAT
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Spring 2027 Forfar Field Station
April 3 – 10, 2027 Research station on Andros Island. Dive blue holes, explore mangrove ecology, and work alongside PIMS scientists on active restoration sites.
Base
Forfar Field Station
Price
$2,850 adult
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Winter 2027 Forfar Field Station
December 4 – 11, 2027 Research station on Andros Island. Dive blue holes, explore mangrove ecology, and work alongside PIMS scientists on active restoration sites.
Base
Forfar Field Station
Price
$2,850 adult
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Custom Expeditions Bring your group
We build seven-night coral restoration weeks for dive shops, clubs, schools and corporate teams. Group leaders travel free. Typical groups are 6 to 12 divers, from $2,850 per person.
We're booking our first group weeks for 2027. Dates are set with each host site, first come, first served, so the earlier you ask, the more likely you get the week and host site you want.
How it works
01 Tell us group size, experience level and your preferred window.
02 We match you to a host site and build the itinerary, science days and certifications.
03 Your group arrives to a nursery that's ready to work.
Thanks! We'll be in touch within two business days.
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From Past Participants What Expedition Divers Are Saying
Quotes from participants on previous PIMS Reef Rescue Expeditions.
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I would recommend this to anybody who's certified, whether you are into conservation or not. It's great fun, it's hands-on, you learn a lot, you get a certificate, and you get to enjoy good people and good company.
Greg Tucker
Winter Garden, FL
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I recommend it for everybody. We're all dependent on the ocean for food, for our living, for whatever.
Patty Sloan
New York, NY
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Any divers who are really interested in making or leaving a long-term impact on the environment should really consider doing something like this.
Beth Burrell
Pittsburgh, PA
Completed Expeditions Past Trips
Our first two expeditions wrapped successfully in 2026.
April 12 - 19, 2026 Green Turtle Cay
Our inaugural expedition at Bluff House and Brendal's Dive Center in the Abacos. Participants earned PADI Reef Rescue Diver and AWARE Shark & Ray Conservation specialties while outplanting corals on active nursery sites.
Base
Bluff House
Location
Abacos, Bahamas
Duration
7 Nights
May 7 - 13, 2026 Small Hope Bay
Our advanced expedition on Andros Island. A mission-led week of intensive coral restoration work alongside PIMS scientists on microfragmentation and nursery repopulation techniques.
Base
Small Hope Bay Lodge
Location
Andros, Bahamas
Type
Advanced
Unrivaled Expertise Scientific Authority
The Perry Institute for Marine Science
The Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS) is a leader in innovative coral reef protection and restoration, replanting thousands of corals onto reefs each year. Long-term monitoring, in some areas for up to 15 years, has shown the positive impact of this restoration work, including an increase in the number and size of critically endangered corals, and the return of fish and other marine life. Recognizing the vital role of coral reefs in maintaining marine biodiversity and ecosystem services, PIMS established the Reef Rescue Network to expand and scale up its efforts. Learn more at perryinstitute.org
Reef Rescue Network
The Reef Rescue Network (RRN), a vibrant global initiative spearheaded by the Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS), unites dive shops, non-profits, and businesses in a common goal: the restoration and protection of Caribbean coral reefs, spanning locations like The Bahamas, St. Lucia, Barbados, and Grenada. With a network of 41 coral nurseries, the RRN actively involves local communities, tourists, and volunteers in practical coral restoration efforts. This direct engagement nurtures environmental stewardship and heightens awareness of crucial marine conservation issues. Through the RRN, PIMS effectively integrates rigorous scientific research with community participation. Learn more at perryinstitute.org/reef-rescue-network/
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