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

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

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

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

Coral Restoration Basics & Theory – Instructors and 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

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

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

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 trajectory. Their unique adaptations and