Coral Health and signs of stress
1 day session with marine ecology class and guided dives (scuba or snorkel)
Service Description
Corals are fascinating organisms. They are architects, irreplaceable foundations of the reefs. But as well some of the most threatened organisms. They are extremely sensible, vulnerable to temperature changes, water chemistry and quality change, among so many other factors. Facing overloading pressures, they have been declining at an alarming rate. In this class, we will be discussing about signs and symptoms of coral stress. This course is designed as an advanced specialty class for students that have already passed the requirement of Coral Ecology & Identification L1. Standards - Learn more in depth about coral ecology from early recruitment to healthy development - Discover the main coral predators, what function do they serve on the reef, and how to recognize signs of predations on a colony. - Discuss about coral bleaching, fluorescence and understand how to recognize signs of temperature stress. - Learn about various other signs of stress such as bacterial infections - Recognize a healthy coral from a stressed or dead one. Observe them. Inclusions - 1 classroom session to teach about ecology and conservation of corals - 2 identification scuba dives with an instructor (or guided snorkeling / free diving sessions) to complement classroom session and develop identification skills. - Dive and snorkeling equipment is included along with marine fee - Vegetarian lunch & snacks included Format This course include marine-based field activities and is available under 2 formats: - Scuba Diving (recommended)* - Free diving / Snorkeling Prerequisites for snorkelers - Ability to swim comfortably (without swimming aid) - Previous experience with a mask, snorkel and fins are required*. Prerequisites for Scuba divers - An open water certification (PADI, SSI, RAID, CMAS, etc.) is required*. - Ability to control your buoyancy easily OR a buoyancy workshop with CRCP done this year*. *(Comfort in the water and buoyancy control are very important to us which is why we have these keen requirements. This is because on this program we will be teaching you closely about very small and fragile marine ecosystems and its organisms and we wouldn’t want you or them to get injured or harmed in the process. If you do not yet fit the requirements we can provide scuba dive training. Have a look on the scuba training section.) Timelines This class is usually from 8am to 3pm but this can vary per session, double check for your preferred date. No scheduled class? Contact us!
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Our booking policy is as follows: • A booking is considered secured, when a date is agreed, and a non-refundable deposit has been paid. Until then a placement is not secured. • The outstanding balance is kindly to be paid at least a month before arrival. In case of bookings within a month of arrival, full amount is to be paid as soon as possible. • Those who wish to pay everything in one go to avoid additional banking fees, may do so. Our cancellation policy is as follows: • Cancellation for any reason at all, 60 or more days before your arrival will result in a complete refund, less the non-refundable booking fee. • Cancellation 59-42 days prior to arrival will result in a partial 75% refund, less the non- refundable booking fee. • Cancellation 41-22 days prior to arrival will result in a partial 50% refund, less the non-refundable booking fee. • Any cancellation within the last 21 days before your arrival, will not result in a refund. • No refunds will be issued for stays cut short while on base. • Any refunds cannot exceed the sum actually received by CRCP, so any receiving banking fee charges will be deducted from any refunds. If you need to cancel, we allow rescheduling without additional charges as long as you warn us at least a month before the booked program start. How to send payment: Payments can be received in Philippine PESOS through bank transfer or online payment platform such as Paypal. Please contact us directly if you wish to pay via bank transfer.