Bali Conservation Diving - Lombok & Gili Islands
The team at Bali Conservation Diving aren't your average dive shop, and that’s why we love them. Based out of Lombok and the Gilis, they’re deeply invested in the health of these reefs, and it shows in every aspect of their operation. Forget the dive factories; these guys are all about small groups and genuinely impactful conservation work. If you’re a diver who wants to feel like you’re doing more than just blowing bubbles, this is your place. We’ve dived with them a few times, particularly around the lesser-known sites off Lombok. While everyone else flocks to the Gili T party, Bali Conservation Diving will have you exploring untouched pinnacles or helping with coral restoration projects. We remember one dive, heading out early from their Lombok base, the morning air still cool and smelling of salt and frangipani. The briefing wasn't just about safety; it was about the juvenile sharks we might see, the health of the sea fans, and how our fin kicks could impact the new coral growth. Their PADI courses feel more like an apprenticeship in ocean stewardship than a checkbox exercise. We'd suggest asking about their specific conservation initiatives when you book – sometimes they have ongoing projects you can actively participate in, which makes for a far more rewarding experience than just another fun dive.
- Location
- Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- -8.287240, 115.599820
- Phone
- +62 859-3224-5426
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.baliconservationdiving.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI Resort [padi:29618]
- Address
- Tulamben, Kubu, Karangasem, Bali, No State 80853, Indonesia
Dive Sites Near Bali Conservation Diving
Bali Conservation Diving provides access to 15 dive sites in Lombok & Gili Islands.
- AB29 - 0m (wreck)
- Abwonderdive House Reef - 5-30m (reef)
- Abwonderdive House Reef (reef)
- Ada Reef (reef)
- Air Wall (reef)
- Air Wall (wall)
- Air Wall (wall)
- Alamanda (reef)
- Alamanda (reef)
- Alam Batu Housreef - 5-20m (reef)
- Amed - 5-15m (reef)
- Angel Reef - 5-20m (reef)
- Angels Canyon Bali (reef)
- Angels Canyon Bali (reef)
- Anker Point
Other Dive Centres in Lombok & Gili Islands
- 3Wdive
- 7 Seas International
- Absolute Scuba
- Abyss Dive Center - FFESSM, ANMP, CMAS, CEDIP, SSI
- Abyss Ocean World - ["PADI"]
- Adventure Divers
- Adventure Scuba Diving Bali
- Alam Batu - ["PADI"]
- Amanwana Dive Centre - ["PADI"]
- Amed Fun Divers Resort
Best Time to Dive in Lombok & Gili Islands
The warmest water temperatures in Lombok & Gili Islands occur in December, averaging 30.1°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 28.3°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 29.6°C
- February: 29.3°C
- March: 29.6°C
- April: 30.1°C
- May: 29.9°C
- June: 29.2°C
- July: 28.5°C
- August: 28.3°C
- September: 28.6°C
- October: 29.3°C
- November: 30.1°C
- December: 30.1°C
Marine Life in Lombok & Gili Islands
Home to 258 recorded species including 153 reef fish, 44 sharks & rays, 37 hard corals, 10 seagrass & algae, 4 other, 3 clams & mussels.
Notable Marine Life
- sorrah shark (Carcharhinus sorrah) - Sharks & Rays
- Brown Spinecheek Gudgeon (Eleotris fusca) - Reef Fish
- Fluted clam (Tridacna squamosa) - Clams & Mussels
- Gendarme Fish (Acanthurus olivaceus) - Reef Fish
- Staghorn coral (Acropora hyacinthus) - Hard Corals
- Small giant clam (Tridacna maxima) - Clams & Mussels
- Staghorn coral (Acropora solitaryensis) - Hard Corals
- cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
- Argus Grouper (Cephalopholis argus) - Reef Fish
- thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
Recommended Packing List for Lombok & Gili Islands
Based on average water temperature of 29.4°C, currents 23 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories