Byron Bay Dive Centre & Turtle School
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Byron Bay Dive Centre & Turtle School

Byron Bay, 5 Marvell Street, NSW, Australia

About This Program

A science-driven dive operation specializing in hands-on sea turtle research, photo ID, and education at Julian Rocks and on extended research expeditions.

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Purpose Activities

This half-day workshop teaches you about local sea turtle ecology, how to identify individual turtles, and the basics of scientific marine work. After a classroom session, you’ll snorkel at Julian Rocks with a marine scientist guide, contributing turtle ID photos to ongoing research.

Anyone 10+ years who can swim; ages 10-17 require adult supervision.
Required: Able to swim
Required: Minimum age 10
Equipment provided: Snorkelling Equipment, Wetsuit, Boat & Site Transport

A$5 per ticket is donated to Australian Seabird & Turtle Rescue. Permit #: MEAA23/222.

How to Join:

Book your spot online in advance.

  1. Click 'Book Now' on the centre's site and select 'Turtle School + Snorkelling'.
  2. Choose your date and enter participant details.
  3. Provide emergency contact info and pay securely to confirm.
  4. Arrive at the Byron Bay meeting point on time with swim gear.

Additional Offerings

Fun Diving

Daily guided SCUBA dives and frequent snorkel trips to the biodiverse Julian Rocks Marine Reserve, often with opportunities for turtle encounters and optional photo-ID data collection.

Training Courses

Education focus is on hands-on marine biology workshops and research expeditions; standard beginner-to-advanced dive training is offered through affiliate pages, but signature is practical conservation snorkeling and research.

Accommodation

No regular on-site options; Heron Island trips include all accommodation and board during research expeditions.