Panama Coral Restoration
Group Trip with Mother of Corals
March 22 - 29, 2026
Join Underwater Phantaseas in Bocas del Toro, Panama for a week of hands-on training in coral reef restoration and monitoring with Mother of Corals.
Mother of Corals partners with local communities to help rebuild reefs and educate the local community, promoting economic AND environmental sustainability.
You'll join 11 other participants for this opportunity to provide hands-on help and give back to the beautiful coral reefs that we all love! Your trip leader is marine biologist, Fleur Bond.
Check out this video to see what it's like to join this unique and rewarding experience!
Revive Course
Classroom learning starts mid-morning for 60-90 minutes. We review and collect all items for each day’s checklist and board the boat with our dive gear ready. We discuss our plan on the boat, then the day’s lessons are completed underwater in a 60-minute dive. We will delve into the science, techniques, and community engagement aspects of coral restoration, gaining the base knowledge and skills necessary to actively contribute to reef rehabilitation efforts.
Accommodation
Located on Main St, in Bocas Town on Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro, Panama. Everything Bocas is famous for is just steps out of our front door. Wonderful restaurants, lively nightlife, and the sea.
Diving
Bocas Pirates Dive Center is a 5-star PADI dive center on Isla Colon.
Free Time Activities
Our boat returns by mid-afternoon each day, giving you the time to explore Bocas or relax at your leisure during the late afternoons and evenings. Other activities are listed below, but are not limited to:
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Unlimited dives in the confined coral training area
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Shopping at Isla Colon's town square
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Explore the huge variety of restaurant cuisines, bars, dancing, and other attractions available around the archipelago
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Check out the dolphins at Dolphin Bay
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Go sloth sightseeing
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Go sailing on a catamaran
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Take a jungle stroll through the locally-inhabited island of Bastimentos
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Explore on an ATV through all of Isla Colon
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Yoga
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Visit Red Frog Beach to soak up some sun, catch some waves, and listen to music at Palmar
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Beach Restaurant
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Visit the local artisan market held every month
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Take a cacao tour at a local farm
About Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro is an archipelago of islands off the Caribbean coast of Panama, consisting of 9 islands. Bocas was named a Mission Blue Hope Spot in 2019, led by the Founder of Mother of Corals.
Why Coral Restoration?
Economic Sustainability
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Stimulates tourism revenue by providing snorkel & dive experiences to international audiences
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Supports local fisheries by increasing fish populations
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Boosts Bocas’ economy by providing local employment opportunities
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Sponsors ongoing community education through tourism revenue
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Raises awareness about ocean conservation on a global and local scale
Environmental Sustainability
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Increases biodiversity by supporting marine ecosystem recovery
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Restores reefs, which reduce coastal erosion and storm damage, protecting the infrastructure of coastal communities
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Improves water quality by monitoring the health and functionality of reefs
**Note: $500/per person non-refundable deposit is required to register. All payments toward trips are considered non-refundable. Trip insurance is the best way to ensure you are covered due to unforeseen circumstances.
