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

info at isustain.tech info at isustain.tech
Thu Mar 21 23:03:18 UTC 2019


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/.

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/. 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
• 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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