JOHN NOLAN
Position
Dive Centre Manager and Head of Marine Conservation, Bawah Reserve
John is a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and Marine Biologist who has led Bawah Reserve’s diving and marine conservation efforts for nearly six years. With a background in Zoology and a Master’s in Marine Conservation from Swansea University, he combines scientific expertise with a strong passion for the ocean. Having worked across Europe, Africa, and Asia, he now focuses on coral restoration, marine debris removal, and sea turtle protection at Bawah. John also trains staff, engages guests, and inspires the wider community to value and protect the region’s fragile marine ecosystems.