Dive with a purpose! Be part of the Solution!

Have you always wanted to learn about coral reef ecology and get hands-on with monitoring reefs as part of the restoration process? Our Rapid Reef Assessment course teaches you a qualitative monitoring method designed for any diver, even after just a short course.

During a single 60-minute fun dive, between 3 and 25 meters deep, any diver can use this technique to examine various reef health parameters. You’ll learn to observe 15 negative and 18 positive indicators of reef health, with all observations graded to provide a dive site with a maximum total grade of 99.

You’ll gain access to a collaborative coral database platform where you can contribute your assessments. Coral NGOs can then analyze the aggregated submissions to identify areas showing resistance and regeneration, ecological complexity, physical integrity, levels of coral competition, coral predator outbreaks, and pollution. This provides NGOs with a clear understanding of the reefs’ health and the threats they face, guiding strategies to reduce these impacts. Ultimately, this comprehensive, long-term data can be used to influence government regulations, helping to preserve the reefs that are so vital for Bali’s tourism and ecosystem.

Beyond teaching you critical coral reef ecology, this course allows you to make a real difference by contributing to important citizen science programs crucial for conserving the coral reefs you explore.