Marine Conservation Courses in Khao Lak and Similan Islands Liveaboard
All our Eco-courses are conducted by our English Biologist Jenifer Matthews. She is our Conservation Manager at Scandinavian Dive Team. All courses are conducted on Liveaboard in Similan Islands. You will gain extensive knowledge about the reef and marinelife during this course and your diving will never be the same!
Course: ECO DIVER
If you interested in learning a little bit more about the diverse and exciting inhabitants of reefs, the extravagant symbiotic relationships that prevail and generally more about the reef then you ever thought you could know but don't have time to do a longer course then this is a great introductory course.
This is a one day course which covers coral reef ecology, marine identification, and global threats and impacts to the oceans including training in the international coral health monitoring programme CoralWatch.
Eco Objective
This programme has been designed specifically as an introduction to the intricate life and relationships that exist underwater and how you as a diver can do your bit to help.
What do I need to start?
You have to already have completed the Open Water Diver Course with either SSI or PADI. Big Blue provides all equipment, boat trips, etc.
How long will it take?
The course takes one day to complete and includes 2 fun dives.
Typical diary
9.00am - 12.00pm: You'll meet with your instructor who will take you through the theory of marine identification, coral reef ecology and the Coral Watch surveying techniques.
1.00pm - 5.00pm: You'll get the opportunity to practise some of the skills you have learned and hopefully see some of the marine life that you have learned about during two afternoon dives.
Price: 4.800 THB
Note: Eco Courses onboard our Similan Island liveaboard MV Harmony are tailored to fit the trip schedule.
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