[Coral-List] Bonaire Summer 2019: Coral Reef Ecology Field Research program July 13-15

[info at isustain.tech]

Dear Coral List: The following is an announcement for a program in 
Bonaire this summer. Please share with students and staff. Thank you!

PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT: the iSustain Tech Coral Reef Ecology program for
Summer 2019 will be held at Captain Don’s Habitat in Bonaire
(Netherlands Caribbean) from July 13 – 25th and is open for enrollment.
The deadline for applications is May 15, 2019.

DESCRIPTION: Designed for upper-level undergrads, grad students, marine
science instructors or citizen scientists; the program includes two
courses: 1) Field Research Methods in Coral Reef Ecology and 2) Scuba
for Scientific Diving II. By successfully completing the two courses;
participants will receive 100 hours of preparation applicable to
certification as Scientific Divers with the American Academy of
Underwater Sciences (AAUS). 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 Field Research
Methods course is 3 semester credit hours in upper-level science.
Recommended credit for the Scuba course is 3 semester credit hours in
physical education.

In the Field Research Methods in Coral Reef Ecology course; participants
will acquire research skills including coral, fish and invertebrate
identification; coral disease ID; benthic surveying: fish surveying;
underwater photography/videography and the use of a variety of other
underwater research tools. Data collection using slates, underwater
cameras and other tools will be followed by training in data analysis,
hypothesis testing and presentation of results through graphing and
reporting. In the Scuba for Scientific Diving II course, participants
will receive training for certifications in Advanced Adventure Diving
and Rescue Diving (SDI/TDI) with a focus on research skill development.

iSustain Tech's intensive programs have excellent results in terms of
acquiring contemporary field research techniques and perfecting dive
skills; fast-tracking the AAUS certification, which can be used to get
involved in research projects at iSustain Tech or other AAUS member
organizations around the world.

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 Field Research Methods course is 3
semester credit hours in upper-level science. Recommended credit for the
Scuba course is 3 semester credit hours in physical education.

PROGRAM LOCATION: the program will be held at Captain Don’s Habitat
resort in Bonaire https://www.habitatbonaire.com/.

PROGRAM FEES: The Program ONLY price is $2,150. There are two options
for the program that include accommodations. The program fee for a
private room (with kitchenette) is $3850. Or, the program fee with a
shared room (with kitchenette) is $3,350. To register go to
http://isustain.tech/sign-up/. 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/

REQUIREMENTS
• You must be an experienced diver (20 dives within the last year or
100+ dives logged). Or, you can enroll in Scuba 4 Research Fundamentals
at iSustain Tech. This is a one-week course from July 6 – 11, 2019,
immediately preceding the Coral Reef Ecology program
• 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
The Institute for Sustainable Technology is a non-profit organization 
registered in Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean in 2016: focusing on education, 
research and conservation