June 10, 2010
Special Deal on Reef Check Calif. Training
RCCA is a great group that trains volunteer divers to collect valid scientific data. Join them at a discount rate! And as usual, please don't contact me about this opportunity, but instead see email at end.-Dida
It’s fun! It’s educational! It makes a difference! The Reef Check Foundation invites experienced divers to become trained in our California rocky reef monitoring program. Since 2005, Reef Check’s California (RCCA) Program has trained over 500 experienced recreational SCUBA divers to scientifically monitor California’s rocky reef ecosystem at 64 sites from Humboldt to San Diego. Reef Check divers participate in surveys ranging along the entire coast of California, and more recently down into Baja, Mexico.
There are two open spots in Reef Check’s last Monterey training for 2010, which begins this weekend. They are offering these spots at half price ($100). If you are interested in taking part sign up here. Reef Check’s training is two weekends long with classroom and pool training the first weekend followed by six training and testing dives in the ocean the second weekend. Course fees include your own personal underwater survey equipment, the RCCA Training Manual, and species identification flash cards!
To date, data has been used by the California Department of Fish and Game to help assess population levels for nearshore fish and shellfish species and by stakeholder groups involved in the Marine Life Protection Act Initiative Process. Taking action and becoming a trained Reef Check Diver allows you join a group of dedicated divers from all walks of life including commercial and recreational fishermen, university students and conservationists who want healthier California rocky reef ecosystems and support science-based decision making.
Dates and locations for Monterey training:
June 12-13- Classroom training at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
June 26-27- Field training aboard the Monterey Express
Email Megan with any questions.
Posted by Dida at June 10, 2010 9:36 PM
