The Reef Check Foundation invites experienced SCUBA divers to become trained
in our California rocky reef monitoring program. Since 2006, Reef Checks California
(RCCA) Program has trained over 700 experienced recreational SCUBA divers to
scientifically monitor Californias rocky reef ecosystem at over 70 sites from Humboldt
to San Diego. Reef Check divers participate in surveys ranging along the entire coast of
California, and more recently down into Baja California, Mexico.
There is a Reef
Check California training coming up in July in Sonoma County. There is still room for
community members that are interested in taking part. The training will be held on two
consecutive weekends with classroom and pool training the first weekend followed by
six training and testing dives in the ocean the second weekend. The cost of the course is
$275 which covers all fees and includes your own personal underwater survey slate and
transect tape, the RCCA Training Manual, and species identification flash cards!
To date, Reef Check data has been used by the California Department of Fish
and Game to help assess population levels for nearshore fish and shellfish species and
by stakeholder groups involved in the Marine Life Protection Act Initiative. We are also
collecting baseline data to help evaluate new marine protected areas in the region. Taking
action and becoming a trained Reef Check Diver allows you join a group of dedicated
divers from all walks of life including commercial and recreational fishermen, university
students, and teachers, who want healthier California rocky reef ecosystems and support
science-based decision making.
The dates and locations for our upcoming training:
July 9-10 classroom session at Sonoma State University
July 16-17 field sessions on dive charter boat in Monterey
Sign up online at this link Reef Check California Training Schedule .
Contact Megan at megan@reefcheck.org or 831-345-0893 with any questions.
in our California rocky reef monitoring program. Since 2006, Reef Checks California
(RCCA) Program has trained over 700 experienced recreational SCUBA divers to
scientifically monitor Californias rocky reef ecosystem at over 70 sites from Humboldt
to San Diego. Reef Check divers participate in surveys ranging along the entire coast of
California, and more recently down into Baja California, Mexico.
There is a Reef
Check California training coming up in July in Sonoma County. There is still room for
community members that are interested in taking part. The training will be held on two
consecutive weekends with classroom and pool training the first weekend followed by
six training and testing dives in the ocean the second weekend. The cost of the course is
$275 which covers all fees and includes your own personal underwater survey slate and
transect tape, the RCCA Training Manual, and species identification flash cards!
To date, Reef Check data has been used by the California Department of Fish
and Game to help assess population levels for nearshore fish and shellfish species and
by stakeholder groups involved in the Marine Life Protection Act Initiative. We are also
collecting baseline data to help evaluate new marine protected areas in the region. Taking
action and becoming a trained Reef Check Diver allows you join a group of dedicated
divers from all walks of life including commercial and recreational fishermen, university
students, and teachers, who want healthier California rocky reef ecosystems and support
science-based decision making.
The dates and locations for our upcoming training:
July 9-10 classroom session at Sonoma State University
July 16-17 field sessions on dive charter boat in Monterey
Sign up online at this link Reef Check California Training Schedule .
Contact Megan at megan@reefcheck.org or 831-345-0893 with any questions.
