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Academic Topics & Skills |
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The Project AWARE philosophy
about protecting worldwide aquatic ecosystems |
:30
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Fish family groupings and
common characteristics of fish species found in the
local area |
2:30
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Fish surveying techniques
and strategies for collecting valid data. |
:30
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The planning, organization,
and procedures for identifying fish families and species
while diving |
:30
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Open Water Skills |
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Plan and Execute 2 Fish Survey Dives |
4:00
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Total clock hours |
8:00
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Join REEF, along with PADI's Project AWARE,
and add an exciting new dimension to your next dive. We all know
that the world's reefs are endangered and how many marine life
populations are declining. Defining the extent of the problem
and evaluating management solutions require a continual flow of
accurate data tracking marine life populations. Unfortunately,
the scientific communities lack the personnel, time, and funding
to gather this large amount of critical data. Now, with the help
of the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) and PADI's
Project AWARE, recreational divers can assist in this valuable
data collection by participating in a Fish Survey Program.
It's as easy as 1, 2, and 3! First, start by enrolling in a
PADI/REEF Fish ID course. This short training class, followed by
2 open water dives, will teach you the names of local marine
life you are likely to see in your area and how to identify
them. Second, while on you next dive, take along a dive slate
and record the names and abundance of the local marine life you
see during your dive. Third, after the dive, record your
sightings on the easy-to-use scanning form and return it to REEF
headquarters.
The surveys are scanned into a database designed for marine
life management studies to be used for conservation projects
around the world. Members of REEF are invited to conduct surveys
on every dive and submit their findings. REEF also invites you
to participate in specialized surveys such as the week long
Great American Fish Count or maybe join the REEF Team for a one
week field survey at a favorite dive destination. This is a
great way to enjoy the sport you have come to love and give
something back so that future generations may enjoy as well.
Tuition: $125.00
Textbook & Materials: $19.50
Deposit: $50.00
A minimum of two students is required for the course to run
at this price. Single student instruction is available at an
additional cost of $50.
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Classes Start:
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November 15, 2004
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December 20, 2004
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January 24, 2005
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February 14, 2005
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March 28, 2005
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April 18, 2005
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May 9, 2005
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June 20, 2005
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July 11, 2005
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August 22, 2005
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September 19, 2005
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October 24, 2005
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November 14, 2005
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December 12, 2005
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*Important Note: Please consult with our staff for
procedures regarding flying after diving.
Custom Schedule
If none of the formats above work for you, we can customize a
schedule that fit your needs.
Price in U.S. Dollars: $295
*Important Note: Please consult with our staff for
procedures regarding flying after diving.
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