PADI
CORALWATCH
Academic
The chart standardizes changes in coral colours, and provides a simple way for people to quantify coral health and contribute to the CoralWatch global database.
PREREQUISITES
Diver Route:
- 10+ years old.
- PADI Junior Open Water Diver (Diver Route).
Non-Diver Route:
Snorkelers can participate but with special considerations.
Note: Training dives will charge fees.
Course Contents
By the end of this session, the divers will be able to understand and learn the following objectives:
CoralWatch
Explain what is CoralWatch. Explain CoralWatch’s mission and objectives. Explain why divers and snorkelers are important contributors to CoralWatch. Explain why action to protect reefs is essential.
Coral Bleaching
Explain the meaning of colours on coral reefs. Explain the importance of coral reef research. Explain the term coral bleaching.
Coral Reef
Explain what corals reefs are. Explain why coral reefs are important. Explain threats to coral reefs.
Coral Type
Identify coral types surveyed with Coral Health Chart. Explain why we record coral type.
TRAINING DIVES
Two dives can be conducted in one day including one survey.
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Identify healthy corals.
- Identify bleached corals.
- Identify different coral types.
- Conduct a complete coral health chart survey.
FIELDWORK GALLERY
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Location: Online ZOOM & Dives in Hurghada
Time will follow (Cairo Time)