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Purpose and Goal: This is a modular 1, 2 or 3 day training
course for anyone who has an interest to learn more about the plants and animals
found on a coral reef and how they interact. The course
includes field trips to the sea and candidates can choose to go as divers or
snorkelers. It is not necessary to be a scuba diver to take this course.
Certification:
This course leads to the candidate holding a Certificate in Coral Reef Ecology
at Introductory Level through the National Institute of Marine Education (UK).
Certification is also available as a PADI Specialty. Candidates that wish to
apply for PADI Underwater Naturalist Certification should ask for more details.
Course Developer:
Dr Paul Cragg is a senior Marine Biologist at North London University in the UK. With over 20 years experience in studying and teaching marine biology, he developed the Coral Reef Ecology course at an Introductory level for everyone interested in learning more about coral reefs.
The leader of the course in Thailand is Anne Miller who is a PADI Open Water Diving Instructor and holds a Batchelor of Science in Management. Her interest in marine life has led her to become involved as a manager of conservation initiatives in Thailand. She is also local coordinator on a number of research projects conducted by the Phuket Marine Biological Center and is an authorised trainer for the National Institute of Marine Education.
Dates in 99/2000:
For information on REEF-WORLD courses, click here.
Contact In Depth Adventures: indepth@loxinfo.co.th
for further information about your personalized adventure.
Thailand (Sept-April): Phone (66-76) 383-105/Fax (66-76) 383-106
U.S. (May-August): Phone (1-707) 443-1755/Fax (1-707)444-8574