Advanced Ecological Monitoring Program Certification

The advanced ecological monitoring program certification course is designed for students that have a background in marine biology and have a goal of establishing a career in marine science. This prestigious certification will allow each student to gain a plethora of knowledge regarding different monitoring, experimental, and restoration methodologies.  Students applying for this program need to demonstrate a long-term commitment to marine conservation. This program, unlike the other courses, takes several weeks and dives to complete. 

Prerequisites:

• Be certified under a globally recognized diving agency (PADI, SSI, NAUI etc.)

• Be at an advanced level of diving and demonstrate self-awareness underwater

• Have >24 verified logged dives

• Completed the Ecological Monitoring Plan certification

• Completed Coral Identification and Taxonomy certification

• Completed Competition and Biofouling 

• Completed atleast 3 of the other specialized certifications

  • Coral Restoration 

  • Artificial Reefs 

  • Sea Turtle Ecology and Population Management 

  • Shark Ecology and Population Management 

  • Sea Slug Identification and Ecology 

  • Marine Mammal Conservationist 

Standards:

• Become proficient in conducting all of the Ecological Monitoring Plan surveys

• Gain a better understanding of the scientific method, when establishing your own research project 

• Enter data into our long-term monitoring databases

• Assist in active coral restoration with the restore with resilience project

Requirements:

• Attend all lectures associated with the Ecological Monitoring Plan 

• Attend 3 specialized lectures

• Perform at least one compromised coral health or coral bleaching survey

• pass all written exams >80%

• Lead at least one lecture regarding your research project