BLUE CORNER CONSERVATION PROGRAM - 2020 Welcome to Blue Corner Conservation Throughout the year we run a series of marine conservation modules. Each module is 6 days long and is an intensive course covering differ- ent topics. Interns can enrol in a single module, or link multiple modules together into a longer pro- gram. Our conservation programs are unique training modules put together by marine biologist Andrew Taylor and run by his team of biologists and dive instructors. The programs are run out of Blue Corner Dive centre located on the beach in Nusa Lembongan island, Bali. A hotspot for marine biodiversity in the coral NUSA LEMBONGAN ­ BALI triangle! SCIENTIFIC DIVING PROGRAM COSTS FUNDAMENTALS Single week: USD $560 MARINE ECOLOGY Two weeks USD $1020 & CORAL REEFS Three weeks USD $1500 Choose Four weeks USD $1940 your REEF HEALTH Five weeks USD $2300 MONITORING modules All books and survey materials, certification, and use of dive gear CORAL REEF are included in the course fees for RESTORATION the conservation modules. We will be doing LOTS of diving - minimum MARINE 10+ dives per week. MEGAFAUNA 5-10 JAN 2020 23-28 FEB 2020 19-24 APR 2020 SCIENTIFIC DIVING 7-12 JUNE 2020 www.bluecornerconservation.org/scientific-diverFUNDAMENTALS 2-7 AUG 2020 27 SEPT - 2 OCT 2020 15-20 NOV 2020 MODULE DESCRIPTION CERTIFICATION During this week students go through CMAS Scientific Diver: safety standards for working underwater. 3 weeks for CMAS Scientific Topics include advanced dive planning, Diver when combined with dive accident managment, risk assess- two more modules ment and use of specialized dive equip- ment. MARINE ECOLOGY SCIENTIFIC DIVING & CORAL REEFS This week is heavy in diving theory with FUNDAMENTALS emphasis on decompression theory, + REEF HEALTH physics and physiology of diving. MONITORING PREREQUISITES Rescue Diver with current First Aid 20+ logged dives and PADI Divemaster Add-on: As some of the theory and skills is similar between the Scientific Diving Fundamentals week and Divemas- ter certification, you can continue on and complete the remaining skills and workshops of the PADI Dive- master course at Blue Corner Dive over 4 weeks for a discounted price of USD $750 (regular price of Dive- master internship at Blue Corner Dive price is USD $950). Additional fees for Divemaster course are the PADI Crewpack (USD $265 can be purchased from us or else- where) + PADI membership and DM application (AUD $220 payable directly to PADI). www.BlueCornerConservation.org Insta/Facebook: @bluecornerconservation email: [email protected] 12-17 JAN 2020 1-6 MAR 2020 MARINE ECOLOGY 26 APR - 1 MAY 2020 & CORAL REEFS 14-19 JUNE 2020 www.bluecornerconservation.org/marine-ecology-week 9-14 AUG 2020 4-9 OCT 2020 22-27 NOV 2020 MODULE DESCRIPTION CERTIFICATIONS The week starts with an in-depth "Introduc- Project Aware Coral Reef Conservation tion to Marine Ecology" lecture which ties in Padi Fish Identification knowledge specific to the areas you will be diving in the Nusa Penida Marine Park. Each day then includes specific task-orientated PREREQUISITES diving and lectures in topics from coral health, marine invertebrates and tropical reef Advanced Diver with good bouyancy fish identification. This module in species identification is A highly recommended course for any diver required to then follow on with the Reef with an interest in marine conservation! Health Monitoring Week. COURSE COMPONENTS Marine Ecology Marine Fish Physical Oceanography Invertebrates Coral & Coral Reefs Environmental Impacts www.BlueCornerConservation.org Insta/Facebook: @bluecornerconservation email: [email protected] 19-24 JAN 2020 8-13 MAR 2020 REEF HEALTH 3-8 MAY 2020 MONITORING 21-26 JUNE 2020 www.bluecornerconservation.org/reef-health-monitoring 16-21 AUG 2020 11-16 OCT 2020 29 NOV - 4 DEC 2020 MODULE DESCRIPTION PREREQUISITES In this week-long program we will learn Advanced Diver with good bouyancy about several survey techniques used to monitor coral reef health. RECOMMENDED COURSE PAIRING You will also learn to use standard Reef MARINE ECOLOGY Check scientific survey techniques to moni- & CORAL REEFS tor coral, fish and invertebrate species on a reef. Also, the Coral Watch Coral Health Chart + to assess corals for bleaching. REEF HEALTH MONITORING We also practice several standardized survey techniques used by the Nusa Penida Marine Park's long term monitoring project. CERTIFICATIONS PADI Research Diver Reef Check EcoDiver COURSE COMPONENTS Survey Methods Coral Watch Reef Check Fish Surveys Substrate Surveys Marine Monitoring www.BlueCornerConservation.org Insta/Facebook: @bluecornerconservation email: [email protected] 15-20 MAR 2020 CORAL REEF 10-15 MAY 2020 28 JUNE - 3 JULY 2020 www.bluecornerconservation.org/coral-restoration-weekRESTORATION 23-28 AUG 2020 18-23 OCT 2020 6-11 DEC 2020 MODULE DESCRIPTION This program is conducted as a workshop in which you take part in Blue Corner Marine Research's ongoing coral restoration project. During this week you will learn about the science of restoration ecology and how it applies to marine environments. You will also learn several techniques in coral propoga- tion, monitor nursery corals and transplant corals onto modular reef structures. Taught by our in-house marine biologist and certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner. Check out our Restoration Project Description & Updates CERTIFICATIONS www.bluecornerconservation.org PADI Coral Restoration PREREQUISITES Advanced Diver with good bouyancy COURSE COMPONENTS Restoration Ecology Physical Restoration Biological Restoration Interested in coral restoration Coral Transplantation but don’t have time for a full week commitment? We also Coral Nurseries run 1-day and 2-day coral restoration experiences. Penida Restoration Case Study www.BlueCornerConservation.org Insta/Facebook: @bluecornerconservation email: [email protected] 26-31 JAN 2020 29 MAR - 3 APR 2020 MARINE 17-22 MAY 2020 5-10 JULY 2020 www.bluecornerconservation.org/manta-shark-weekMEGAFAUNA 30 AUG - 4 SEPT 2020 25-30 OCT 2020 13-18 DEC 2020 MODULE DESCRIPTION CERTIFICATIONS PADI/MMF Manta Conservation This week is all about mega-fauna! During Project Aware Shark Awareness this week you will learn about the biology of elasmobranchs (Sharks & Rays) and turtles as well as get up close and personal studying our local manta ray population. Collecting PREREQUISITES identification photos of the mantas as well as Advanced Diver with good bouyancy learning about other species sharks & rays in the Nusa Penida Marine Park. COURSE COMPONENTS NUSA PENIDA MEGAFAUNA SEASONS: Manta Sunfish Reef Pelagic MegaFauna of Penida Rays (Mola) Turtles Sharks Shaks JAN FEB Manta Rays MAR APR MAY Sharks JUN JUL Sunfish / Mola AUG SEP OCT Turtles NOV DEC www.BlueCornerConservation.org Insta/Facebook: @bluecornerconservation email: [email protected] SCIENTIFIC DIVEMASTER www.bluecornerconservation.org/scientific-divemasterPROGRAM CMAS Scientific Diver + PADI Divemaster CMAS Scientific Diver: PADI Divemaster: 3 weeks for CMAS Scientific As some of the technical skills and Diver when combined with theory is shared between Scientific marine ecology & reef Diving & Divemaster courses, the health monitoring modules PADI Divemaster course can be added on in an additional 4 weeks SCIENTIFIC DIVING MARINE ECOLOGY REEF HEALTH DIVEMASTER FUNDAMENTALS & CORAL REEFS MONITORING ++ ADD-ON (1 week) + (1 week) (1 week) (4 weeks) 2020 Start Dates: 5 JAN 19 APR 2 AUG 15 NOV (max 8 students per program) 23 MAR 7 JUNE 27 SEPT PROGRAM COSTS Program price is based on the price of 3 conservation modules (USD $2250 $1500) plus the 4 weeks of the PADI Divemaster course for a discounted (7 weeks) price of USD $750 (regular price of Divemaster internship at Blue Corner Dive price is USD $950). For a total 7 week course price of + $2250 PADI Crewpack $265 Additional fees for Divemaster course are the PADI Crewpack (USD PADI Application $150 $265 can be purchased from us or elsewhere) + PADI membership and DM application (AUD $220/ USD $150 payable directly to PADI). INCLUDED IN PROGRAM Blue Corner Dive is a PADI 5-Star Career Development Centre with a diverse highly experienced teaching team. This intensive program runs Sunday to Friday every week and is designed for training skilled dive professionals. Certifications included: CMAS Scientific Diver | PADI Divemaster | Reef Check EcoDiver | PADI Research Diver | AWARE Coral Conservation | Fish ID Add more modules CORAL REEF MARINE RESTORATION MEGAFAUNA Or become a PADI Instructor www.bluecornerdive.com/idchttps://www.bluecornerdive.com/padi-idcPADI Instructor Development Course LOGISTICS ACCOMODATION VISAS Blue Corner Dive has a dormitory for students When you arrive in Bali, you will be given the option to ($15/bed/night for AC dorm or $10 for fan bed). This attain a FREE Visa on Arrival which is valid for 30 days can be a nice social option for either the first few before it is required you leave the country, OR a 30 day nights while you get to know the island, or even for the PAID Visa on Arrival which is extendable for an addi- entire time of your course. If you choose to stay in our tional 30 days. on-site fan dorm during the course we offer students weekly rates of $50/week. We recommend all interns enrolled for more than 3 weeks choose to purchase the visa, as it allows flexi- Depending on the time of year you can find a basic bility should you, like us, decide to give everything else room for a long term stay around $80-150 (IDR up and live on a beach for a bit. For students interested 1.000.000 - 2.000.000) /week - depending on com- in longer stays in Bali, there are several visa agents in fort level. Living Room bungalows is a short walk from Bali which may be able to help with other kinds of Blue Corner and offers garden rooms with a shared visas if contacted in advance. kitchen & pool for $140/week. There are also many higher budget options available here on the island all the way up to private villas.