Ecological Monitoring Program
Build upon Scientific Diver training to explore how reef ecosystems function and how scientists monitor change. Earn a Conservation Diver certification to conduct independent surveys and contribute directly to professional marine research projects.
Details
This course introduces coral reef ecology through the scientific assessment of biotic and abiotic components. You will master professional sampling and survey methodologies, covering parameters such as fish and invertebrate biodiversity, substrate composition, coral taxonomy, and health indicators like bleaching and disease.
Through hands-on training, you’ll practice a range of scientific survey techniques and learn how to collect, analyze, and submit data to an online database. By the end of the course, you’ll be certified by Conservation Diver to conduct independent surveys and actively contribute to real marine research projects.
What makes this course special is its balance between theory and real-world application, giving you practical scientific skills and conservation experience you can use long after the course ends.
Ecological Monitoring Program on Conservation Diver
Requirements
- 15+ years
- Qualified open water diver
- Good physical health