[Coral-List] Bonaire Summer 2019: Scuba for Scientific Diving: Fundamentals course (July 6-11) No dive experience required

[Rita Peachey]

Hi Sander:

Thank you for your email. The Institute for Sustainable Technology was
founded by me (Rita Peachey of CIEE Fame!) and Marc Tsagaris in 2016. The
scientific dive instructor and Dive Safety Officer is Astrid de Jager
Verstappen who had the same role at CIEE for 6 years. All dives are led by
Astrid who also now owns and runs the Technical Dive Services TDS shop at
Captain Don's Habitat. The instructor for Coral Reef Ecology Field Research
methods will be me or another PhD with ample experience in the field. I
have syllabi for the courses in the programs if you need them.

It would be great to see you again. Any plans to visit Bonaire?
Rita

On Sun, Mar 24, 2019 at 1:12 AM Sander Scheffers <scheffers2012 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi iSustain,
>
> Would you be able to send a bit more info on your organisation and who is
> involved, or update that info on your website?
>
> At the moment I can’t verify anyone who is running or teaching in your
> company, and I am hesitant to recommend this ad to students.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> On 22 Mar 2019, at 23:43, iSustain Tech Bonaire via Coral-List <
> coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov> wrote:
>
> Dear Coral ListServ:
>
> PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT: the SCUBA for Scientific Diving I - Fundamentals
> program for Summer 2019 will be held at Captain Don's Habitat in Bonaire
> (Netherlands Caribbean) and is open for enrollment.
>
> The Deadline for applications is May 15, 2019
>
> DESCRIPTION
> This course is a prerequisite for iSustain’s Scuba for Scientific Diving
> II, which when combined with one of the iSustain Field Research Methods
> programs (i.e. Coral Reef Ecology) will provide the participant with 100
> hours of diving and research training required for certification as an
> American Association of Underwater Scientists (AAUS) Scientific Diver.
>
> In this introductory Scuba course, participants will focus on training
> to become Open Water Divers with a technical, rather than recreational,
> focus. Participants will be (AAUS) Scientific-Divers-In-Training for the
> duration of the course. If you have dive training; this course will
> prepare you for more rigorous diving programs by practicing skills with
> a focus on scientific applications. The training is transferable to the
> experience required for certification as an AAUS Scientific Diver at
> iSustain Tech in the 2-week programs (e.g. Coral Reef Ecology, Fish Reef
> Ecology) and should transfer as experience as a
> Scientific-Diver-in-Training to other AAUS member facilities around the
> world.
>
> While perfecting basic dive skills; participants will learn fish, coral
> and invertebrate IDs. In addition, participants will learn about coral
> biology and ecology in addition to various coral reef habitats. Lastly,
> the course includes basic training in underwater photography while
> maintaining perfect buoyancy and position in the water to protect the
> coral reef. Participants will receive logins for the online theoretical
> content of the course and will complete the online training prior to the
> start of the course. The course instructor is available to answer
> questions about the online training.
>
> ACADEMIC CREDIT: iSustain is not a credit granting institution, however,
> with advanced approval from your institution, you may be able to receive
> credit. Recommended credit for the Fundamental course: 2 semester hours
> of Recreation or Physical Education (30 contact hours).
>
> PROGRAM LOCATION: the program will be held at Captain Don’s Habitat
> resort in Bonaire https://www.habitatbonaire.com/
> <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/zHMdC6XQBWtoV1B9H5rnO6?domain=habitatbonaire.com>
> .
>
> PROGRAM FEES: The Program ONLY price is $850. There are two options for
> the program that include accommodations. The program fee for a private
> room (with kitchenette) is $1750. Or, the program fee with a shared room
> (with kitchenette) is $1450. To register go to
> http://isustain.tech/sign-up/
> <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/40LNC71Rp9tmEQJ6SqBCU1?domain=isustain.tech>.
> The program fee includes Marine Park Tag,
> dive tanks, and dive weights. Food is not included in the program fee
> but there are kitchenettes in the rooms and a grocery store within
> walking distance.
>
> To apply go to http://isustain.tech/sign-up/
> <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/40LNC71Rp9tmEQJ6SqBCU1?domain=isustain.tech>
>
> REQUIREMENTS
> • Current CPR/1st aid certificate
> • Dive Medical History & Dive Medical Clearance by a Diving Physician
> • Proof of dive insurance: Divers Alert Network: (DAN America) (DAN
> World) (DAN Europe)
> • Go Pro camera or (other small camera) with under water housing if
> needed (some models do not require housings)
> • Full length wet suit, dive boots, open heel fins, BCD, regulator with
> octopus and pressure gauge, depth gauge or dive computer, mask, snorkel,
> weight belt or integrated weight pockets, compass, and dive knife
>
> ABOUT ISUSTAIN TECH + AAUS
> iSustain Tech is a member of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences
> (AAUS). AAUS provides the standards of conduct for diving operations and
> training for our marine research and educational programs. Reciprocity
> of training verification between other organizational members of AAUS is
> supported by iSustain Tech's Dive Safety program.
>
> ABOUT iSustain Tech
> The Institute for Sustainable Technology is a non-profit organization
> registered in Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean focusing on education, research
> and conservation
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