Sign up to participate in important coral reef research – June 27, 2009
Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Did you know that everyday divers CAN participate in important underwater reef research. Together with Reef Check, Pro Dive International is presenting a day-long opportunity for divers to become Reef Check surveyors.
The Coral Reef Management Program (CRMP) is a coral reef monitoring and management system that focuses on establishing Marine Protected Areas to conserve coral reefs while encouraging sustainable use of surrounding reefs by local residents.
* Educate the public and governments about the value of coral reefs and rocky reef ecosystems and the crisis facing them.
* Create a global network of volunteer teams, trained and led by scientists, that regularly monitor and report on reef health using a standard method.
* Facilitate collaborative use of reef health information by community groups, governments, universities and businesses to design and implement ecologically sound and economically sustainable solutions.
* Stimulate local action to protect remaining pristine reefs and rehabilitate damaged reefs worldwide especially through the creation of Marine Protected Areas.
Non-Reef Check Surveyor:
Check in: 9:00 am
Dive time: Boat leaves at 2:00 pm for shallow reef, to be picked my Reef Check Instructors.
Cost: $300
Includes: Reef Check Surveyor training, Fish ID, equipment, 2-tank Reef Check research dive.
Already a Reef Check Surveyor:
Check in: 1:00pm
Dive time: Boat leaves at 2:00 pm for shallow reef, to be picked my Reef Check Instructors.
Cost: $75
Includes: 2-tank Reef Check research dive and equipment.
For more information or to register please call 954.PRO.DIVE or (800) 776.3483
Visit the Pro Dive website at www.ProDiveUSA.com
