*non-diving weekly cost $333*

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Week One

The next day marks the start of a weeks intensive SCUBA diving training. Led by one of our very experienced instructors, you will receive expert tuition as you complete two internationally recognised and renowned SCUBA diving qualifications.

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Week Two

In the second week we move on to the other fundamental part of your expedition training – the marine species identification, marine ecology and underwater survey techniques. Crucial to the aims and objectives of the expedition, the material delivered in the second week has been carefully compiled and referenced.

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There is a lot of information to take on in this second week and we do suggest that you give some time to self-study prior to the start of your expedition. Topics covered include:

• Basic Reef Introduction

• Coral Reef Ecology

• Coral & Benthos ID

• Invertebrate Identifcation

• Reef Fish Identifcation

• Survey Methodologies

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Weeks Three & Four

The second half of your stay is where you get chance to really put all of the training you receive into action.

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The collection, processing, and subsequent sharing of data relating to the marine environment around Malapascua is the core focus of our work. The remainder of your expedition gives you the opportunity to make a real contribution to our research goals.

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Our days typically start early! Following a light breakfast and a dive briefing, the first dive of the day takes place at 8am after breakfast. A number of sites around the island have been previously identified for in-depth study. The criteria for their selection are numerous and will be explained to you in more detail as part of your training.

Which if these dives sites you visit is dependent largely on current status of the ongoing data collection programme. The specific objectives of each expedition will vary accordingly but these will be discussed with you at the start of your third week.