Join Reef Check Italia for “Methods in Tropical Reef Monitoring” at Bangka Island, Indonesia

From September 12-20, 2026 Reef Check Italia and Coral Eye will host an international field course on coral reef monitoring approaches open to both marine biology students and volunteer divers from around the world. The course, taught in English, aims to:

• Provide the basic knowledge for the identification of hard corals and their diseases
• Present an overview of the well-established coral reef monitoring approaches
• Learn and apply different methods underwater, including Reef Check and Coral Watch protocols
• Contribute to the monitoring and conservation of the coral reefs at the Bangka outpost

Lectures and seminars will be alternated with day and night dives, as well as practical sessions. At the end of the course, it is expected that the participants demonstrate what they learned and discuss the results achieved. Participants will obtain the EcoDiver certification issued by the Reef Check Foundation.

Participation in the course is open to anyone who is passionate about coral reefs and has a minimum of diving experience and marine life knowledge. Participation of university students and young marine biologists is encouraged and supported through scholarships.

For more information about this course and how to sign up, please visit:
https://www.reefcheckmed.org/italiano/reef-check-tropical/bangka-2026