A Climate Tech Mission Beneath the Red Sea: Dahab, Egypt
Scuba dive alongside climate citizen scientists and technologists.
Help collect data, map coral, and change the story of our oceans.
Coming Soon. Be the First to Know. Get on the Waitlist.
A Climate Tech Mission Beneath the Red Sea: Dahab, Egypt
Scuba dive alongside climate citizen scientists and technologists. Help collect data, map coral, and change the story of our oceans.
Coming Soon. Be the First to Know. Get on the Waitlist.
πDahab Paradise, Dahab, Egypt
π Summer 2026
A Transformational 7-Day Expedition
You'll be joining other oceanic citizen scientists, and become a climate steward equipped with the knowledge, tools, and connections to spark change.
You donβt need to be a diver to join! Weβre offering options for land-based and snorkeling experiences too! Everyone can be part of the mission. ππ
Venue: Dahab Paradise, Dahab, Egypt
1000+ Reviews
Dahab Paradise is one of the best experiences ever. From the beautiful views of the sea and sunrise to the delicious food served in their restaurant.
Why Join This Trip?
Hands-On Tech Experience
Use VR reef mapping, underwater drones, AI coral monitors, and acoustic sensors β all designed for non-experts to participate in real science.
Mission With Meaning
Explore the Red Sea while contributing real-time data to global reef monitoring systems. Every dive is a step toward ocean conservation.
Learn from Global Experts
Led by two visionaries from Johns Hopkins University: Mohamed Hafez β AI expert, underwater VR pioneer & Lama Elhatow β World Bank environmental specialist & climate negotiator.
Community and Co-Creation
Participate in nightly workshops on blue tech, ethical storytelling, and Islamic environmental ethics. Collaborate with local conservationists and coastal youth.
Your Experience, Seamlessly Handled
When registration opens, youβll receive a clear, all-inclusive price that covers accommodation, meals, diving, conservation tools, workshops, and tech equipment. The only thing youβll need to handle is your flight to Marsa Alam, Egypt. But donβt worry, weβll guide you through it with tips and support every step of the way.
Flight Booking
Since participants will be joining us from all over the world, flights are not arranged by us, but weβre here to help you figure out the best route if needed!
Airport Transfer
Youβll be greeted and transferred from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport directly to the hotel with ease and comfort.
Hotel Bookings
Enjoy 7 nights at the stunning Dahab Paradise hotel, a sanctuary designed for divers, conservationists, and those craving connection with nature.
All Meals Included
Youβll be nourished with delicious, full-board meals (3 per day) designed to fuel your dives, learning, and community experiences.
Workshops & Tech Labs
Participate in immersive evening sessions led by climate experts and AI pioneers on marine health, blue tech, and ethical innovation.
6 Days of Guided Diving
Unlimited dives along the vibrant house reef, plus boat excursions, reef cleanups, and coral restoration dives, all supported by instructors and marine experts.
π SUMMER 2026
Be First to Know When Registration Opens. Spots are limited.
Join the waitlist to get early access to registration & an exclusive discount code. Registration will open for 10 days only, and only waitlist members will receive first access to travel and trip details.
This is for you if:
Youβre passionate about diving and the planet.
You want to learn and contribute β not just consume.
Youβre curious about how tech + climate solutions intersect.
Youβre ready to explore with purpose, not just take pretty pictures.
This isnβt just another diving trip; itβs a purposeful plunge into one of Earth's most threatened yet breathtaking marine ecosystems, guided by a powerful mission: to protect, preserve, and pioneer.
No tech or science background needed. Just curiosity and a love for the ocean.
A Glimpse of the Itinerary
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Day 1: Purpose & Orientation
Welcome circle, reef health talk, acoustic sensor demo.
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Day 2: Exploration & Data Collection
Dives + coral mapping using citizen science tools.
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Day 3: Threat Mapping & Tech Deployment
Ghost nets, AI analysis, acoustic sensors, conservation dialogue.
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Day 4: Reef Restoration & Storytelling
Coral nurseries, ethical media, optional night dive.
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Day 5: Full Day Boat Excursion
Boat diving, co-authored conservation messaging.
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Day 6: Legacy, Impact & Next Septs
Knowledge jam, co-creation, closing circle. Share outcomes & personal takeaways.
π SUMMER 2026
Join a global cohort of divers, technologists, and climate innovators for an immersive journey into marine science, storytelling, and collective impact.
About the Organizers
Bridging the gap between Tech and Climate Science, the organizers of this trip bring to
you the intersection of how AI and technology can help solve the climate crisis in a
marine ecosystem as a case study.
Mohamed Hafez
CEO of ByteWise and Lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, Hafez bridges innovation with ethical impact. Heβs built groundbreaking underwater VR experiences and continues to pioneer responsible uses of AI to tackle urgent global challenges.
Lama Elhatow
Faculty professor at Johns Hopkins University in Environmental Science and Policy, and Energy Policy and Climate, with 15+ years experience as an environmental specialist at the World Bank, and experience in climate negotiations, local adaptation, and ecological justice.
