Understand overfishing and its impacts
By 2050, it is said there would be more plastic than fish in the sea. This statement is both alarming due to the high increase of plastic entering our water systems, and the alarming decrease of fish stocks threatening us all. And somehow, it is connected. Learn about the impact of overfishing and unsustainable fishing methods in our ocean.
This course is perfect for both beginners as well as more advanced conservationists that would like to learn more about environmental conservation challenge and understand what are overfishing and unsustainable fishing methods, discuss their impacts and the current state of fisheries, and what can be done about it.
Standards
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Learn about the state of fish stocks in the ocean, discuss the issue of overfishing and unsustainable fishing methods and why this is such an important environmental challenge
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Understand the cause of the threat of collapse of fisheries
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Discuss what are the sources and causes of unsustainable fishing
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Understand what is currently done to reduce this threat and alleviate its impacts
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Discuss what can be done individually to be part of positive change
Inclusions
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1 classroom session of approximately 2 hours to discuss the topic
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1 optional guided scuba dive or snorkeling session to complement classroom session and be able to witness by your own eyes the beauty of coral reef ecosystems despite the impacts of overfishing on the reef (snorkeling equipment is included along with marine fee )
SCUBA DIVING
(Recommended)
SNORKELING / FREE DIVING
Choose your format
Pre-requirements
Scuba Diving format
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An open water certification (PADI, SSI, RAID, CMAS, etc.) is required*.
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and a minimum of 30 dives including at least 1 this year OR a buoyancy training (2 dives) with CRCP done this year*.
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Snorkeling format :
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Ability to swim comfortably (without swimming aid)
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and Previous experience with a mask, snorkel and fins are required*.
* (You do not fit the requirements? No worries, have a look in the scuba training section, or just contact us for advices.)
Why these requirements?
During the course, you will be learning about small fragile marine organisms and be needing to come very close from them. For your safety (some may sting) and theirs, it is important that you master good buoyancy control and precision of your movements in the water before we do so. This will also make scuba diving much more efficient and enjoyable for you. If you need, we are happy to provide such training ahead of the program.
Timelines & dates
This class is usually a 1 day session from 8 am to 3 pm with classroom session in the morning followed by in water session to complement the theory.
Classes are available any day upon request + confirmed booking.
Start time can vary so double check on the specific date you are interested to book. To insure availabilities, we require you inquire and reserve your slot with a few week's notice.
Class participation fee
The standard fee for this course are listed below and includes all theory, 2 dives, marine fees and dive/snorkeling equipment. It also includes vegetarian lunch and snacks.​​
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​Are you Filipino? You may avail an automatic 20% discount on our programs.
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​Class fee while snorkeling : 3,500 PHP
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Class fee on a scuba diving format : 5,400PHP
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Workshop only (no dives): 1500 PHP​​
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Feel free to inquire if you wish to include additional dive training into the course, we are happy to adapt to your personal goals.​
By taking this course, you support conservation
LearnwithCRCP is the education platform of CRCP, a fully registered non-stock non-profit NGO in the Philippines, this means that aside from the raw cost of any of our training programs, all remaining balance is used to fund our marine and terrestrial conservation projects. By participating in one of our training program, you are directly supporting environmental conservation. Read more about us and the work that we do by visiting our full website linked below.
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