REEF CHECK GLOBAL CORAL
REEF MONITORING PROGRAMME
Headquarters, c/o Institute of the
Environment
University of California at Los Angeles
1362 Hershey Hall,
Box 951496, Los Angeles,
CA 90095—1496 USA
Tel.: ++1 (310) 794 4985
— Fax: ++1 (310) 825 0758
E-mail:
rcheck@ucla.edu
www.ReefCheck.org
DESCRIPTION: Reef Check, is
an innovative global project based at the Hong Kong University of Science
and Technology but carried out in over 40 countries around the world. Reef
Check seeks to create a global network of volunteer recreational scuba
and non-scuba divers from all walks of life. Professional marine biologists
train and then lead these divers as they conduct ecological surveys specially
designed to detect human impacts on coral reefs.
SPECIES: Coral reef organisms,
both fish and invertebrates, especially corals and reef fish.
HABITAT: Tropical and subtropical
coral reefs.
GEOGRAFIC LOCATION: All tropical
countries with coral reefs
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Contact
the national co-ordinator for details.
DURATION: 3 days-2 weeks.
PERIOD: All year.
AGE: min. 18
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Good
swimming and snorkelling skills and/or experienced scuba diver is useful.
For non-divers, we also need help in organising Reef Check activities,
sponsorship, training sessions, etc. See web-site for instructions on how
you can help. http://www.ReefCheck.org.
VOLUNTEERS WORK: Will be trained
and will carry out coral reef surveys in shallow water.
LANGUAGE: Language used in country
of choice.
ACCOMMODATION: To be arranged
with national co-ordinator.
COST: To be arranged with national
co-ordinator.
LONG TERM: Yes.
AGENTS, CORRESPONDENTS: See
our website.
APPLICATION: Registration info
is on our website. Address and contacts are the same as above.
