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Research and Monitoring

The Ecological Monitoring Program
The Ecological Monitoring program is designed to give you an introduction to coral reef ecology and how to view the

Sea Turtle Ecology & Monitoring
In an era where all seven species of sea turtles are tragically on the endangered species list – some with

Whale Research Assistant
This course is designed to give both whale enthusiasts and conservationists the platform to learn about whale ecology, execute photo-ID

Hard Coral Taxonomy & Identification
Identifying corals according to taxonomic descriptions (family, genus, and species) is an important part of any advanced coral reef monitoring

Seahorse Ecology & Monitoring
Seahorses are one of the most charismatic and easily recognizable fish in the sea. Today there are 46 living species

Seagrass Ecology & Monitoring
Seagrass meadows are vital coastal ecosystems. They act as erosion control, help to regulate the flow of nutrients and sedimentation

Shark Ecology & Population Studies
For millions of years, sharks have reigned supreme as apex predators in our oceans, profoundly influencing the marine ecosystem’s evolutionary

Coral Diseases & Compromised Health Monitoring
This course is designed to give experienced divers a deeper understanding of coral reefs, and the threats they face from

Giant Clams Population Monitoring and Management
This course is designed to give experienced divers a deeper understanding of coral reefs, and the important roles which giant

Coral Predators Monitoring & Management
This course is designed to give experienced divers a deeper understanding of coral reefs, and the potential impacts they face

Marine Ecology & Monitoring
The Marine Ecology & Monitoring course is a partial fulfilment of the full Ecological Monitoring Program (EMP), for those students

Whale Conservationist
This course is designed to give both whale enthusiasts and conservationists the platform to learn about whale ecology, execute photo-ID

The Ecological Monitoring Program – Temperate Coasts
The Ecological Monitoring program is designed to give you an introduction to marine ecology and how to view the oceans

ImageJ as a Coral Monitoring Tool
ImageJ is a free, public domain software with the purpose of processing and analyzing scientific images. Initially developed in 1997
Protection

Coral Predators Monitoring & Management
This course is designed to give experienced divers a deeper understanding of coral reefs, and the potential impacts they face from the many coral predators
Restoration

Artificial Reef Theory & Techniques
Coral reefs are facing unprecedented declines worldwide, with a 50% reduction in global coverage since the 1950s. This crisis has amplified the urgency for effective,

Coral Restoration Basics & Theory
Recent studies have found that about 50% of the world’s coral reefs have already been lost, and the other 50% are highly threatened. The long-running

Sea Turtle Hatchery & Head-Starting Programs
The plight of the sea turtle is in need of active measures in order to restore local populations and bring many species back from the
Courses for Instructors & Reef Managers

Artificial Reef Theory & Techniques For Reef Managers
As coral reefs across the globe continue to experience startling declines, the calls to protect, preserve, and restore these habitats have never been more critical.

Coral Restoration Theory for Instructors & Reef Managers
Recent studies have found that about 50% of the world’s coral reefs have already been lost, and the other 50% are highly threatened. The long-running