Reefcheck Class Report - 12-13 May 07

[RoyN]

Get us the free stuff or don't come back!

RoyN

 

[ae3753]

After a weekend of classroom work in Monterey, I'm excited about the dives this weekend.

Doing all the things that Claudette lists is a serious cause of concern. Especially since I am far from confident on my ID skills. The end of day ID test was ok, but that's cause I'm a good test taker. If I couldn't rethink my answers, I would have faired much worse.

Even if I never get to the level of my data being useful, the class itself was highly educational. Before class, my ability to identify things in the water was similar/or worse to limeyx. After the weekend, I could distinguish a blue rockfish from a black rockfish.

Reef Check is an exciting program, and I hope that we get more divers to join.

 

[gonphishing]

very nice report ben. I just wish I had the time to make the classes. my strong suit would have been fish id. being an avid fisherman. and my studies in aquaculture would have helped me in this area as well. Ericson is trying to put together a fish count seminar for us here up north. you have inspired me with your report. thank you.

 

[Ben_ca]

very nice report ben. I just wish I had the time to make the classes. my strong suit would have been fish id. being an avid fisherman. and my studies in aquaculture would have helped me in this area as well. Ericson is trying to put together a fish count seminar for us here up north. you have inspired me with your report. thank you.

Thanks Brian,
One thing about Reef Check is that it is neutral on the issue of fishing... it is for gathering data so that all may benefit from the resources of the oceans... I get frustrated that a lot of spearo's and other fishermen all think that DF&G and the MLPA is out to get them. If we don't do anything today there won't be a tomorrow for our kids to enjoy....

Ben

 

[Jim Ernst]

Excellent report Ben!!

I so wanted to make that class, Cindy has already sent me most of the ID cards and books for it, I just wasnt able to be down there this time!!!

 

[RoyN]

If we don't do anything today there won't be a tomorrow for our kids to enjoy....

Kids? What kids?

Anyways, gonna go now.

 

[gonphishing]

I agree. and see both sides. I have grave concerns for the health of our planet. I feel it might be to late if we don't change some things. best wishes.

 

[ae3753]

Adding pool session pictures from nilsdiver's gallery.

ben_ca sizes up the black perch -

nilsdiver approaches quietly through the water column for an ID -

Must count all fish -