Coral Reef Restoration
Project name:
Blue Corner Marine Research
Project purpose:
The Nusa Islands Restoration Project is an attempt to reverse the degradation of reef areas along the northern coastline of Nusa Lembongan & Penida Islands, Bali. These reef areas have been monitored by our team for the past 10 years. A need for reef restoration was highlighted as a priority in the area, and Blue Corner implemented a plan to restore these impacted areas.
During the training program participants learn about restoration ecology & coral biology, as well as take an active role in coral transplantation and monitoring.
Project activities:
data collection/analysis
habitat restoration/management
scuba diving
Weekly cost (approx USD):
$
560
Marine
Indonesia
South-East Asia
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Direct benefits you gain:
data/statistical skills
field research skills
gain a qualification or credit
undertake your own research
Noteworthy conservation points:
contributes to environmental policy
development goals (supporting local community)
ethical rehabilitation centre/practices
publishes work
Accommodation:
On-site accommodation available in dormitory and private rooms. Or many off-site options on the island.
When does the project run?
All year
Facilities:
electricity, local shops, nearby medical facilities, refillable drinking water, shower (hot), toilet (western), wifi, surfing, bar, swimming pool
How long can I stay?
1-week coral restoration programs up to 5 week Scientific Diver Program. Can also be combined into PADI Divemaster programs.
Requirements:
Certified diver with good bouyancy skills
Details of the day-to-day life on the project:
This coral reef restoration program is conducted as a workshop in which you take part in Blue Corner Marine Research's ongoing coral restoration project. During this week you will learn about the science of restoration ecology and how it applies to marine environments. You will also learn several techniques in coral propogation, monitor nursery corals and transplant corals onto modular reef structures. Taught by our in-house marine biologist and certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner.
Certification includes: PADI Coral Restoration Diver.
The 6-day workshop price is USD $560 (IDR 7.900.000) All books and survey materials, certification, and use of dive gear are included in the course fees for the conservation modules. We will be doing at least 10 dives working at the restoration site, so divers need to have good buoyancy skills and be comfortable in currents.
Throughout your time here on the island you are responsible for your own food and accommodation.
The main Blue Corner Dive shop where we will be doing our training is located on Jungutbatu Beach on Nusa Lembongan Island, Bali. This beach is the heart of budget accommodation on the island where most independant travellers stay. Within 5 minute walk of the dive centre are several homestays and guesthouses which do nightly/weekly/or monthly rates on rooms. Blue Corner Dive has a dormitory for students ($15/bed/night for AC dorm or $10 for fan bed). This can be a nice social option for either the first few nights while you get to know the island, or even for the entire time of your course. Note that you will still be responsible for your own meals, but we have a delicious beach-front bar and restaurant that sells delicious food and there are plenty of off-site options that suit all budgets.
The Coral Restoration Week is part of a 5 week Scientific Diving Training Program:
- Scientific Diver Fundamentals Week
- Marine Biology & Coral Reef Ecology Week
- Reef Health Monitoring Week
- Coral Reef Restoration Week
- Marine Megafauna Week
Discounts for enrolling in multiple weeks.
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