Artificial Reefs

Artificial Reefs range greatly across our marine ecosystems. An Artificial reef can be a shipwreck, statues, frames for coral restoration, and honestly anything that is sank for the purposes of attracting marine life. Students enrolled in this course will gain a better understanding of the different artificial reefs surrounding the southern shores of Oahu,  and assist in the implementation and maintenance process. This course is a partial fulfilment of the Ecological Monitoring Program and the Advanced Ecological Monitoring Plan.

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

Standards:

• Understand the different types of artificial reefs deployed in Hawai'i and the pro's and con's of using different methods

• Learn the full process of artificial reef deployment from start to finish, including on-going maintenance

• Understand the reasons behind artificial reef success and failure

• Assist in the deployment of artificial reef structures 

Requirements:

• Attend the Artificial Reefs of Oahu lecture

• Perform at least 3 dives dealing with the artificial reefs

  • maintenance and cleaning

  • monitoring coral health and growth on the AR

  • Deployment of an AR OR attachment of corals to the nursery

• Pass the Final Exam

Price:

$150/day for 3 day course, $185/day for 2 day course

Approximate time for course completion: ~2-3 days and 3 dives