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California Divers,
Have you often wondered how to identify allthose rockfish and abalone species? Have you ever wanted to be a marine biologist? Are you interested in collecting data on our local rocky reefs and getting a little more out of your dives? If so, Reef Check California may be the perfect fit for you! We have recently announced our 2015 training dates and we are looking for dedicated divers to join the Reef Check team to help us accomplish our ambitious 2015 survey goals. We invite you to join us for the fun. Participants will learn about our local ecosystems/critters, will learn how to use their new set of survey gear and will be able to participate in our regular survey dives which will ultimately help improve marine management by providing much needed data.
Here's your chance to be part of a team of like-minded divers that are collecting real data that will be used by decision makers. Some of you may be familiar with Reef Check California (RCCA). Very briefly, we rely on specially trained volunteer divers (aka Citizen Scientists) from around the state to assist with unbiased scientific data collection of Californias rocky reefs. We then pass along this data to resource managers so they can determine the best methods of managing our ocean resources. (To find out more about our sites or our database, please check out http://ned.reefcheck.org).
To date, Reef Check California has trained and certified over 1000 volunteer divers comprised of a diverse group of ocean users including recreational divers, commercial urchin fishermen, lifeguards, marine educators, police divers and university AAUS student divers. Last year we completed 85 surveys at 72 sites along the coast, from Humboldt County to San Diego. We dive a lot!
Each training takes place over two weekends. The first is our classroom and pool training where you will learn RCCA protocols and our species list. The next weekend is an 'in-ocean' training where you will put your new skills to the test!
To sign up for a training go to Reef Check California Training Schedule
2015 Training Dates
Fort Bragg- May 16-17 & 30-31
Santa Rose- June 13-14 & 27-28
San Francisco-July 118-19 & 25-36
Monterey- May 30-31 & June 6-7
San Luis Obispo & Santa Barbara- May 2-3 & 16-17
Los Angeles & Ventura May 2-3 & 16-17
Orange County- June 13-14 & 27-28
San Diego- July 11-12 & 25-26
Have you often wondered how to identify allthose rockfish and abalone species? Have you ever wanted to be a marine biologist? Are you interested in collecting data on our local rocky reefs and getting a little more out of your dives? If so, Reef Check California may be the perfect fit for you! We have recently announced our 2015 training dates and we are looking for dedicated divers to join the Reef Check team to help us accomplish our ambitious 2015 survey goals. We invite you to join us for the fun. Participants will learn about our local ecosystems/critters, will learn how to use their new set of survey gear and will be able to participate in our regular survey dives which will ultimately help improve marine management by providing much needed data.
Here's your chance to be part of a team of like-minded divers that are collecting real data that will be used by decision makers. Some of you may be familiar with Reef Check California (RCCA). Very briefly, we rely on specially trained volunteer divers (aka Citizen Scientists) from around the state to assist with unbiased scientific data collection of Californias rocky reefs. We then pass along this data to resource managers so they can determine the best methods of managing our ocean resources. (To find out more about our sites or our database, please check out http://ned.reefcheck.org).
To date, Reef Check California has trained and certified over 1000 volunteer divers comprised of a diverse group of ocean users including recreational divers, commercial urchin fishermen, lifeguards, marine educators, police divers and university AAUS student divers. Last year we completed 85 surveys at 72 sites along the coast, from Humboldt County to San Diego. We dive a lot!
Each training takes place over two weekends. The first is our classroom and pool training where you will learn RCCA protocols and our species list. The next weekend is an 'in-ocean' training where you will put your new skills to the test!
To sign up for a training go to Reef Check California Training Schedule
2015 Training Dates
Fort Bragg- May 16-17 & 30-31
Santa Rose- June 13-14 & 27-28
San Francisco-July 118-19 & 25-36
Monterey- May 30-31 & June 6-7
San Luis Obispo & Santa Barbara- May 2-3 & 16-17
Los Angeles & Ventura May 2-3 & 16-17
Orange County- June 13-14 & 27-28
San Diego- July 11-12 & 25-26
