Our Reef Check monitoring course designed as a four day stand-alone course, but it does combine well with our Coral Reef Identification and Fish Identification courses to make a comprehensive programme.
The aim of the Reef Check course is to take experienced divers with good buoyancy, and teach them why reef monitoring is useful, how they can participate in a reef check; and how they can use their new knowledge and skills to promote responsible attitudes with regards to the environment and especially coral reefs. RC Progress
Students will also learn how to collect data using the 'Manta-Tow' technique. Data collected will aid our Reef Monitoring Programme.
Student must:
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Be aged at least 14 years at the start of the course.
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Hold a full, valid dive license.
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Have 30 or more logged dives.
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Have satisfactory buoyancy control .
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Be able to perform simple tasks underwater.
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Have a basic understanding of fish and coral families.
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