Vanessa Vergara
Director
Reef Check Philippines
Bonifacio Global City 1634
Tel: 632 4005142
Fax: 632 5244318
Email: ecodiverphil@reefcheck.org
Welcome to Reef Check Philippines!
The following facility or trainer offers courses as part of the Reef Check EcoDiver program. Become an EcoDiver and monitor the world’s coral reefs!
Click here for more information on the program.
Training Facility: Atelier Aquatic
City: Port Barton
State/Province: Palawan
Email: info@atelieraquatic.org
Website: https://www.atelieraquatic.org/
Training Facility: Coral Cay Conservation
Address: Southern Leyte Coral Reef Conservation Project
Address Line 2: Napantao Dive Resort
State/Province: Southern Leyte
Email: info@coralcay.org
Website: http://www.coralcay.org
Private Course Offered?: N
Upcoming Trainings: Courses offered monthly
Remark: FREE Reef Check EcoDiver training as part of your marine conservation expedition!
Training Facility: Alegre Beach Resort
Contact: Gerrie L. Sola, Aquasports Manager
Address: Aquasports Alegre Beach Resort & Spa
City: Calumboyan
State/Province: Cebu
Phone: +63 32 2549800
Email: dive@alegrebeachresort.com
Email 2: reserve@alegrebeachresort.com
Website: http://www.alegrebeachresort.com
Private Course Offered?: Y
Minimum Class Size: 2
Training Facility: Marlou D Adem (EcoDiver Trainer)
Address: Bagong Silang
City: Batangas City
Email: marlou_adem@yahoo.com
Training Facility: Mario Marababol (EcoDiver Trainer)
Address: 67 A. S. Fortuna Street
City: Mandaue City
State/Province: Cebu
Phone: 63905 3658075
Email: lifelinemario@yahoo.com
Training Facility: Eznairah-Jeung G. Narida (EcoDiver Trainer)
Address: Shields Marine Station, De La Salle University - Manila
Address Line 2: 2401 Taft Avenue
City: Manila
Zip: 1004
Phone: 0927-331-2195
Email: ejgnarida@gmail.com
Training Facility: Wilfredo Roehl Y. Licuanan
Contact: EcoDiver Trainer
Address: Br. Alfred Shields Marine Station, College of Science, De La Salle University
Address Line 2: 2401 Taft Avenue
City: Manila
Zip: 1004
Phone: 63 2 -5265611
Email: licuananw@gmail.com
Training Facility: Nino Jacinto (EcoDiver Trainer)
Address: Pasig City, Metro Manila
Phone: +63918-913-6370
Email: njacinto2005@yahoo.com
All data is available on the Global Reef Tracker
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Meet Jessica Pantoja, Reef Check’s Baja California Regional Manager!
Originally from Guadalajara and now based in Ensenada, Jessica has dedicated her career to marine conservation, with a special focus on kelp forests. “Since undergrad, all I’ve studied are marine macrophytes—algae and seagrasses have been my passion.” Her work combines social and ecological perspectives, and she’s deeply involved with fishing communities to ensure biodiversity thrives along Baja’s coastline.
Jessica first connected with Reef Check during her studies: “I remember being in awe of how science, diving, and citizen science came together to protect kelp forests. Now, being Baja’s Regional Manager feels magical. Incredible things happen when you believe in yourself and follow your dreams.”
She’s most excited about the 2025 survey season where she will work with fishermen, academics, and divers from Mexico and the U.S. to expand surveys along the Baja Peninsula.
Jessica’s favorite Reef Check memory? A curious rockfish once followed her during a transect, stopping and starting with her every move. “It was such a funny and humbling moment. It’s the little interactions like that which remind me why I do this work.”
When not diving, Jessica surfs big waves, calling it a source of energy and gratitude. She’s also part of @nosotrasyelmar, a women-led group promoting coastal protection through cleanups, contests, and awareness campaigns.
Say hi to Jessica in the comments and follow along as she leads conservation efforts across Baja! 💙
#ReefCheck #OceanConservation #BajaCalifornia #KelpForests #WomenInScience #CitizenScience #GirlsThatScuba #ScubaDiver #Surfer
Corals are more than colorful structures—they’re the foundation of the ocean’s most biodiverse habitats, essential for marine life and human benefits alike. However, identifying and monitoring coral health remain a challenging task.
That’s why initiatives like scientific diver courses and survey efforts are important. By improving our understanding of these reef builders, we can better track reef health and inform conservation efforts.
Find a Reef Check team near you or in a location you plan to visit on our website.
📸: @azul.unlimited
#CoralReefs #OceanConservation #SaveOurReefs #MarineBiodiversity #SustainableTourism #ScubaDiver #CoralBleaching #Indonesia #ReefRestoration
The reef builders... AKA corals.
Corals are the architects of our oceans, creating vibrant reefs that support countless marine species! But as you probably already know, these underwater wonders are at risk. Learn more about protecting these reef-building marvels with the new Corals guide—packed with tips and insights for identifying coral genera across the Indo-Pacific. Perfect for divers, scientists, and ocean lovers alike.
Grab the book and get reading to become a part of the solution! Link in bio.
#SaveOurReefs #CoralReefs #OceanConservation #ScubaDiver #CoralLover #MarineLife #ReefCheck #ClimateCrisis #OceanAcidification
Congratulations to our Northern California Tribal Cohort #1 participants for completing their @nauiworldwide Advanced Scuba Diver course! We had gorgeous conditions at Van Damme State Beach
@reefcheckfoundation
Check that vis!
Doesn’t get better than this on the Mendocino Coast 30+ft
#reefcheckcalifornia #bullkelp #mpamonitoring #reefcheckfoundation
A huge thanks to the awesome volunteers who came out to help survey 3 sites in Point Arena!
🎥: @halcyon_offshore
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