The Coral Identification Workshop is a practical resource for coral identification that will make it possible even for beginners to advance rapidly with no prior knowledge. The workshop will be led by Beginer Subhan, M.Si, the core team member of Biorock Indonesia and lecturer at Bogor Agricultural University. Beginer Subhan is one of two certified coral identification trainers in Indonesia. The 4-day workshop will utilise a combination of audio-visual lessons, hands-on training, tutorials and instruction. Participants will learn how to identify corals to genus regardless of growth form. Special emphasis will be placed on techniques for field identification, self-learning and problem solving. Case studies of how to proceed to species level identification will be demonstrated.

Workshop in Bahasa Indonesia scheduled on July 16-20

Workshop in English scheduled on July 24-27

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

Once you learn to recognise what types of corals you see, it will be easier to identify the exact genus after a scuba dive. For example, brain shape corals have different colours and curve size, they could be the same or different genus. We teach the characteristics to observe when comparing similar corals, what notes to take, and how to reference it yourself or with the local scuba instructor.

With enough practise you may be able to build a database of coral genus in your location, or build an information guide activity for guests staying at your accommodation. It is also possible to compare genus groups in two different locations and conduct research of causes of the differences between the two.

After seven scuba dives you will learn:

How to identify characteristics of corals.
Knowing the coral genus based on characteristic
About Award Winning Community Based Coral Reef Restoration with Biorock (R) in Pemuteran Village that can help saving coral genus facing the global warming threat.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

“What was that name of the coral? Why they have different shape and colour?” These are common questions heard after a dive. If you want to be the scuba diver with the answers, then sign up for the Coral Finder Workshop course.

You’ll appreciate your dives even more when you recognise the coral and their characteristics. If you are in the hospitality business you can better inform your guests about the types of coral.

If you’re at least 18 years old and a Certified Open Water Diver or higher, you can enroll in the Coral Finder Workshop.

WHAT EQUIPMENT WILL YOU USE

Basic SCUBA Diving (provided)
Underwater Coral Finder Book (provided, purchase option available)
Magnifying glass (provided, available with book purchase)
Underwater camera (not provided, participant should bring their own)
Slate/ Underwater notes (provided)

PACKAGE INCLUSION

Course Material (Presentation, Video)
2 Refreshments (AM & PM) and Lunch
1-2 shore dives everyday
Diving Gears
Certificate of Attendance

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

There are dozens of accommodations available you can simply look by typing the key word "Pemuteran". however should you need our assistance in booking, we would pleased to help you

YOUR TEACHER

Beginer Subhan

Begin is a Marine Biology Lecturer and Researcher from Bogor Agricultural University. He is one of two trainers in Indonesia for Coral Identification Method using Coral Finder or Coral ID.He obtain the accreditation from The Coral Identification Capacity Building Program (CICBP) held by Fiji Locally Managed Marine Area Network (FLMMA) and partners in 2012. He already held several coral finder training and workshop in many areas in Indonesia.

Currently, Begin is actively engaged in Scientific Diving campaign, a program encouraging the use of Scuba Diving skills for scientific activities. He is also responsible for the design, analysis and publication of scientific research on Biorock Projects.

Rizya Legawa Ardiwijaya

Rizya has been a Conservation Science Specialist in Non profit organisations since 2010. He has over 20 years of experience in coral reef surveizya and Beginer Subhan have obtained accreditation from The Coral Identification Capacity Building Program (CICBP) held by Fiji Locally Managed Marine Area Network (FLMMA) in 2012. He has led several coral finder training and workshops in many areas in Indonesia.

Dondy Arafat

Dondy is a Master Graduate in Marine Science from Bogor Agricultureal University. His is an expert in Scientific Diving, Coral Reef Restoration and Coral Reef Reproduction Development. Currently he actively involved in developing Scientific Diving in Indonesia and Dive Guide Certification, partnering with Bogor Agricultural University and Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia.

INDONESIAN DISCOUNTS

We are offering an Indonesian national only discounted price is Rp 4.400.000 For Individual, and Rp. 4.000.000 for students/group bookings. Limited spaces available. Payment can be organised via local bank transfer. Email us to proceed with payment. Please write to biorockindonesia@gmail.com

GROUP DISCOUNTS

Group discounts are available with minimum 3 delegates from the same organisation. E-mail us to proceed.

4 Day Coral Identification Diving Workshop in BALI

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