Become certified to conduct your own Reef Check surveys and take an active role in conserving your favorite coral reefs.  This course is designed to teach you everything you need to know to conduct full scale Reef Check surveys.  In this program you will learn all about the globally standardized Reef Check methodology as well as how to identify key indicator fish, invertebrates and substrates selected by Reef Check for global monitoring and conservation of coral reefs!  This course will allow you to join the Reef Check monitoring team and assist in underwater surveys around the world.

Requirements: Participant is comfortable using mask, fins and snorkel or is a certified scuba diver. Age of 12 or above.

Materials: Reef Check EcoDiver Kit (available in the Sea Store)

Testing and Certification: PowerPoint ID test (80%) and field test (90% to pass) to obtain regional certification card. Certification card qualifies holder to participate in Reef Check surveys in the region and to submit their data to the global database.

If you are already an EcoDiver and would like to transfer to a new region (e.g. Pacific to Caribbean), you will need to pass the identification tests. Purchase of the EcoDiver CD for that region is required. Please contact ecodiver@reefcheck.org for more details.

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