Waste Segregation workshop on 28th March, 2026 in collaboration with The Nature Club, University of Calcutta and WWF <-> SEI Pentathlon 2025 - 500 kilometer + multisport endurance race completed in November, 2025, Winner - Sonarpur Arohi Mountainering Club <-> SCUBA diving course will begin shortly. Interested candidates please apply. <-> Visit our Mangrove Nursery at Outram Ghat, Kolkata <-> Urgent requirement of retired naval officer/Master Chief Petty Officer 1st class/Master Chief Petty Officer 2nd class /Chief Petty Officer to conduct theory classes on Underwater Diving for trainees of Aquatic Disaster Response Forces <->
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Welcome to Sea Explorers' Institute

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Sea Explorers’ Institute (SEI) embodies the concept of sea and river exploration, manifested in the triple objectives of nature observation and scientific exploration, appropriate training and championing the spirit of adventure and sport.

The basic aim of the Institute is to attract the youth to our waters, and to provide opportunities for maneuvering in the sea and rivers for the purpose of sports, expedition, research and aquatic disaster management. We are a nationally recognized partner institute of the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India and also a recognised training authority for the National Disaster Response Forces.

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Apr 02, 2026

Lake clean up at Dum Dum Park

An intensive clean up of lake under the Dum Dum Park Co-operative was undertaken for ecological restoration of water body that was polluted by immersions over many decades.

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Mar 29, 2026

Earth Hour celebratio involving 100 volunteers in waste segregation on 28th March, 2026

Sea Explorers' Institute collaborated with WWF and Nature Club of Calcutta University to undertake segregation waste collected from the surface of River Hooghly. West Bengal Pollution Control Board supported by connecting us with recycling agents.

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Mar 24, 2026

Art workshop under Nadir Sange Dekha

15 Scholars of Lalit Kala Academy participated in experiential art creation while sitting on the bank of the Ganga in Kolkata. Dr. R K Mohanty, deputy Secretary (P&D), Lalit Kala Academy was present to encourage his scholars.

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Mar 25, 2026

Secretary General of SEI participated in Edu Vision South Asia, A GEIST India initiative

Dr Sudeshna Chatterjee, Secretary General of Sea Explorers' Institute participated in Edu Vision South Asia, A GEIST India initiative held on 21st March 2026 emphasizing the need to connect people specially the youth for sustainability of initiatives.

Our Featured Courses

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Underwater Cutting & Retrieval

Became a professional diver with skills in Underwater Cutting, Welding and Retrieval skills.


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Specialised Night Diving Course for Rescue & Salvage

To become ready for rescue and salvage operations after sunset


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Power Boat Handling Course

To become proficient in OBM handling in boats


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Preventive Maintenance & Management of Diving Equipment Course

To equip the trainees with the skills of Equipment Management for professional SCUBA.


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First Responders - Aapda Mitra Course

To equip the first responders with adequate and effective skills in aquatic disaster management. This includes imparting of life saving techniques, crowd and trauma handling techniques, post disaster health management skills.


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Scuba Diving Course

To equip the trainees with the skills of scuba in diving tank and open water so that they qualify as professional scuba divers (PADI) either to pursue a profession or a passion or both.


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Refresher-Underwater Diving Course on Life Saving & Salvage

To enable underwater divers who have already undergone training on deep diving hone their skills further and remain underwater rescue operation ready.


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Underwater Deep Diving Course on Life Saving & Salvage

To enable underwater divers to work to a depth of 33 ft. for the purpose of salvage and rescue operation in underwater.


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Life-Saving and Rescue Operation in Flood and Tidal Water

Learning of practical application of techniques for rescue operations in water.


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Pollution Management Course

To impart practitioners knowledge to students, scholars and researchers working in areas related to environment.


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Environmental Analyst Course (Approved by the Technical Education Department, Government of West Bengal)

The course attempts to train and to develop human resources for gainful employment in laboratories, industries and similar organization engaged in analyzing and monitoring the environment.


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Seamanship & Navigation Course

To train students in practical seamanship, basic chart work and handling of boats, under sail and oars. It develops capabilities to undertake riverine and maritime exploration along with their resources.


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Marine Awareness Course

To train and generate awareness about the sea and water-borne activities among school, college and university students.


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