Citizen Science Explorer Programs
Set out to explore the many aquatic habitats around Las Catalinas with ConnectOcean’s Citizen Science Explorer Programs. There are six explorer programs to choose from, which range from watershed origins up in the tropical dry forested mountains with the Source to Sea Explorer programs out to the offshore waters in the Open Ocean Explorer program.
These experiences feature the opportunity to discover some of Guanacaste region’s most fascinating and diverse areas, like in the Intertidal Explorer and Mangrove Explorer programs, and also get an in-person look at a wide variety of wildlife, like in the Reef Explorer and Manta AWARE Conservancy program. 
Citizen Science Dives
As part of their ocean conservation efforts to help protect and preserve the waters of Guanacaste for generations to come, ConnectOcean integrates Citizen Science projects and data collection into every one of their dives.
Data collection dives include surveying vessels, identifying fish, measuring sharks using laser photogrammetry, and tracking manta rays all to contribute to the creation of a Community Managed Marine Protected Area. Whether stepping into the water for the first time with their Discover Scuba Diving course or following a lifelong passion as a certified diver, each trip into the colorful underwater world also contributes to its protection.
Advanced Open Water Exploration and Beyond
ConnectOcean also presents the opportunity to take Citizen Science and Open Water exploration to the next level with a number of advanced experiences.
Including specialties like Shark AWARE, further dive certifications up to Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Divemaster, and beyond, and contributions to more highly skilled data collection like tracking bull sharks at Islas Murciélago, there is a way for divers of any level to continue exploring and learning at ConnectOcean.
