Reef Check Egypt is offering many opportunities in 2011 for certification as a Reef Check EcoDiver. Reef Check partners, Red Sea Diving Safari (RSDS) and the Red Sea Environmental Center (RSEC) have the following trainings already on the schedule:
February 3-7, 2011: RSDS EcoDiver course at Red Sea Diving Safari, Marsa Shagra (click here for details)
April 16-29, 2011: RSEC Easter Reef Check – 2-weeks with Reef Check EcoDiver Training; includes accommodation, 20 dives, airport shuttle, 1 boat trip 700€
August 18 – September 29, 2011: RSEC Dahab Reef Monitoring & Reef Conservation Project
Extended Reef Check and coral reef surveys and local conservation measures in Dahab; Long-term volunteers (6 weeks, preferably students of biology or related field) and short-term volunteers wanted! 2 week participation possible any time within the schedule period. 6 Weeks – includes accommodation, 40 dives, airport shuttle, 2 boat trips for 880€ 2 weeks – includes accommodation, 20 dives, airport shuttle, 1 boat trip for 730€
August 25 – October 3, 2011: RSEC Reef Monitoring Quseir
Extended Reef Check and coral reef surveys and local conservation measures 6 weeks –includes board and lodging (basic), 40 dives, airport shuttles, 1 boat trip for 850€
RSEC will also be offering a new EcoExpedition to the Seychelles. Details will be available soon.