1 week coral specialty program
This program is designed as an in depth training session for scuba divers who wish to develop their knowledge and skills to better understand the foundation of tropical coral reefs, focusing on corals, the threats they are facing and how to support their conservation in the Philippines.
Inclusions
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Daily ecology and conservation lectures on corals, from broad to more specialized
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10 guided scuba dives with an instructor for identification skills of marine organisms to complement the morning lectures
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Themes explored: Coral anatomy / Coral growth forms / Types of corals / Taxonomy / Other substrate lifeforms / Threats to corals (predation / outbreaks / bleaching / diseases), etc.
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Conservation skills building
SCUBA DIVING
(Mandatory)
This program is only available for scuba divers. We consider scuba diving a powerful tool in order to learn and observe such small organisms for a long time in their natural environment.
Not interested in scuba diving? You may have a look at our 1 day marine class, they are available for snorkelers.
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*.
For this program, buoyancy control is extremely important, since you will be taken close to small fragile corals. For your safety and theirs, if you are unsure of your skills, come 1 day ahead, we will happily refresh and help you develop your skills.
* (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
This program is 6 nights / 5 days of activities:
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Arrival and check in on Sunday afternoon / evening to be ready for activities the next morning
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Activities starts at 8 am on Monday
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Program end and departure on Saturday morning
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Basic shared accommodation are included during this timeframe (if you wish to upgrade to private accommodation, this is possible for an additional fee of 500PHP extra per night, let us know)
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Breakfast and lunch meals (vegetarian) are included + snacks. (Dinner is not included, but don't worry your accommodation is near many restaurants with options for all preferences & budget types.)
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Every day, activities start at 8am and end around 3 - 4pm.
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Dive or snorkeling equipment is included and all environmental fees and entrance to marine sanctuaries during field excursions are included as well.
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Port pick up and back on arrival and departure day are included.
2025 SCHEDULE
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February 23 to March 1
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April 27 to May 3
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October 12-18
Participation fee
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Scuba participant: 34,500PHP
A deposit of 20% is asked upon booking to secure your spot
Are you filipino? You may avail an automatic 20% discount on our programs.
ADD A WEEK TO SUPPORT RESEARCH
Would you like to stay and extra week and witness + assist the science team in their monitoring program? You may do so with discounted rate, inquire.
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.