Marine outpost

The idea behind Coral Eye was to create a meeting point for students, professors and researchers from different institutions, universities and regions.

We envisioned a place for them to develop new ideas and insights, to be able to share and compare results, directly in the field.

Our aim has always been to bring people together to better understand this complex and fascinating underwater environment and to enable them to find solutions to the many threats and the increasing stress that the system is subjected to.

From this idea was born the concept of our Marine Outpost.

Perfectly located in the center of the Coral Triangle, the Bangka archipelago offers an incredible variety of marine and coastal environments about two hours from Manado International Airport.

Coral Eye's architecture has been particularly conceived to create an environment of life, study and work that leads individuals to socialize and communicate while maintaining their privacy when necessary.

• Direct access to the sea and to a house reef where you can work or study without the need for supplemental logistical support.

• Laboratory equipped with everything needed to support teaching activities and basic research.

• Possibility to store instruments, equipment and samples in a conditioned room for long-term projects.

• Diving center and qualified staff that can offer support during underwater operations.

• Dedicated service for collecting and sending data, checking and maintaining stations and equipment for long-term projects

• Workspace for the preparation and maintenance of ad hoc material for field work.

These features make the Marine Outpost of Coral Eye the perfect location for organizing workshops, field courses, seminars or as a basis for the development of your projects.

Unsrat University of Manado and in particular the faculty of Marine Sciences and Fishery is a fundamental partner of our Marine Outpost. We collaborate to be able to carry out international cooperations, develop projects in the field and promote international students exchanges.

Throughout the Indonesian territory, in order to do research, a valid research permit issued by Ristek is mandatory.

For this reason, a copy of this permit will be required before starting any activity in our facility.

In order to better plan your visit, we recommend that you carefully inquire about the most recent and updated regulations in force.

For detailed information on how to get a research permit: