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Red Sea Reef Check Safari with Sinai Divers Experience the Red Sea in the best way possible. A one week liveaboard safari with Ghazala I. Enjoy the colorful soft corals, fascinating variety of fishes and with some luck, even Sharks and Manta Rays may be encountered. A special extra on this safari is that you will be accompanied by marine biologists. Under their supervision and using the Reef Check protocol, participants will learn how to estimate reef damage and growth, fish population and the connection to the reef, reef inhabitants and the influence of man. The information gained is important to estimate the coral reef situation around the world. Scientists, the skipper and the participants coordinate when and where to schedule the dives. During the first two days you will be iintroduced to the methods of Reef Check. After that the actual monitoring of the reefs will be done. At the end of each day the Reef Check biologist will comment on the results of the dives and give a closer look into the complexity of the coral reefs. Even with one or two Reef Check dives each day there is still plenty of time for fun-dives and relaxation. The famous dive-sites in Ras Mohammed and Tiran are part of the itinerary. Sinai Divers will donate 10% of the earnings to Reef Check. For more information click: http://sinaidivers.com/english.htm --> Live-Aboards --> Routes, prices & dates Not included: |
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| Cabarete, Dominican Republic |
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June 20-29 2008
The waters of the Dominican Republic are home to a great variety of tropical fish, corals, dolphins, and manta rays; even whale sharks and humpback whales pass through during their migration. In addition to Reef Check survey dives, there will be time for recreational diving and enjoying the culture, practicing Spanish, salsa dancing and sightseeing. Everyone will have the opportunity to explore the verdant jungles of the Choco National Park. The northern coast of the island is known for its lush mountainous forests juxtaposed against the clear blue waters and golden sands of the Caribbean. Cabarete is a small laid-back beach village close to fantastic diving and snorkeling in Sosua and Rio San Juan. Accommodations will be comfortable, double- occupancy rooms at a contemporary beach-side hotel. Cost for the 10 day trip is $US 1695 and this covers: Please contact Reef Check Headquarters in Los Angeles to reserve your spot and/or learn more about the trip by email rcinfo@reefcheck.org or telephone (310)230-2371. Once you have booked your reservation, we will send you a detailed information package. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your place. |
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Reef Check/Earthwatch EcoExpedition Snorkel and dive Thailand's amazing coral reefs to conserve biodiversity. Thailand's coral reefs are some of the most magnificent and diverse on Earth. Like many of the world's reef systems, Thailand's reefs are facing the pressures of overfishing and destructive fishing practices, like cyanide poisoning and explosives, as well as the threats posed by global warming and coral diseases. Reef Check, a non-profit organization, has been monitoring and surveying coral reefs around the world to provide baseline data to management organizations since 1996. Dr. Georg Heiss and Kim Obermeyer, both of Reef Check, are joining forces with Earthwatch to do baseline assessments of Thailand's resplendent coral reefs and to set up a long-term monitoring program. With this information, government agencies and local communities can effectively participate in managing and conserving these beautiful reefs and the biodiversity they support. |
