The Descent Mission

THE DESCENT MISSION

Collaboration is power. Great things happen when we work together.
By sharing and contributing to data monitoring, your every dive can be valuable information for marine conservation.

In 2021, we not only partner with Large Marine Vertebrates Research Institute Philippines (LAMAVE), but also unite all Garmin divers across Asia - Philippines, Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan – to actively take actions to protect the ocean together.

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UNTIL

2021

10,000+

marine encounters were recorded using Garmin Technology

Did you know ?

Every marine turtle, manta ray and whale shark can be identified based on their unique pattern.

With records of GPS location date and time duration of the encounter, temperature and depth, Garmin divers can make a contribution to science research.

Marine
turtles

Marine turtles can be identified based on their uniquely-patterned facial scutes.

Whale
sharks

Whale sharks are identified by their unique spot pattern behind the gills and above the pectoral fin.

Manta
Rays

Manta Rays are identified by their unique spot pattern on their underbelly

About LAMAVE

Large Marine Vertebrates Research Institute Philippines (LAMAVE) is a non-government organisation dedicated to the conservation of marine megafauna and their habitats in Southeast Asia. We believe science, people and knowledge are key to protect the oceans and the species that call them home.

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  1. 1,900+

    whale sharks identified by our team

  2. 30+

    scientific publications

  3. 250

    volunteers trained in scientific methods

  4. 20,000+

    hours of in-water research