By Chen Sue Yee | Programme Manager
Due to Covid-19 pandemic, the Reef Check EcoDiver course were dormant in 2020 and 2021. This year, we are able to resume offering the course. The Reef Check EcoDiver course trains scuba diver volunteers on conducting Reef Check surveys. Over the last 2 months, we trained and certified over 30 divers. With the completion of the course, they are now able to participate in our Reef Check surveys (and any other Reef Check surveys within the Indo-Pacific region) to collect data needed to assess the heath of coral reefs.
The Reef Check EcoDiver course combines education with action to give scuba diver volunteers a unique experience while taking an active role in conserving the world’s reefs. There are more than 200 permanent survey sites to be surveyed annually in Malaysia and each survey requires a team of 5 EcoDivers. Training of volunteers and participation from these volunteers enable all permanent survey sites in Malaysia surveyed yearly and allow different stakeholders (government officers, local communities, NGOs) working together to combat the crises affecting our reefs.
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