CLASSES: Specialty - Coral Reef Conservation

Coral Reef Conservation Specialty
The AWARE -Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course teaches divers, snorkelers and non- divers about the vital role coral reefs play in the marine environment and how these ecosystems are currently threatened. The course familiarizes you with the current state of the world's coral reefs and explains how you and your fellow divers can help protect the living reef from further decline. 
The program is a non-diving course that only contains classroom presentations. It may be offered as a stand-alone program. 

Prerequisites
To enroll in the AWARE -Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course, you need only have an interest in the aquatic world. There is no minimum age or experience requirement.

 Course Overview
This course covers information about coral reef distribution, diversity, formation and ecology. It also reveals factors that threaten reefs and discusses conservation measures to protect these living resources.  
During the AWARE -Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course, you will learn the following:

• An introduction to Project AWARE.
• The importance of coral reefs to marine ecosystems and coastal areas.
• Coral reef and reef inhabitant biology, association and competition.
• The status of the world's coral reefs and detrimental land-based and ocean-based activities that put reefs in peril.
• Suggestions and information about actions that may help to protect reefs, including responsible diving and snorkeling practices.

Course Costs
The Coral Reef Conservation and Awareness Specialty Certification from Wet N Rugged Sports include:

• 8 hours of classroom lecture
• Certification Processing and Administrative fees

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