CoastKeepers Fish Surveys
Crest Diving is pleased to present this unique opportunity for you join a
state wide initiative to become a CoastKeepers, Fish Surveyor and to survey
the frequency and distribution of 50 key marine fish in NSW waters.
Learn how to gather data that will be used by marine managers, scientists and
researchers, to track impacts to fish species over time.
Diver prerequisites:
- PADI Open Water diver or equivalent
- 25 logged dives
- Dived in the last 6 months
- Commitment to ongoing surveying
Training Overview:
- 3hr workshop on survey methods and species identification
- 2 training dives
- Training manual and photo ID dive slates supplied
- PADI certification as a Project AWARE Fish Identification Specialty diver
Course Costs:
- $50 for training including the cost of all materials, dive equipment, training dives and certification
- Funding in place to pay for ongoing survey dives
For more information or to register for training
contact Sue Newson:
suenewson@optusnet.com.au
(02) 4443 3294 or 0414 787 281
For more information about CoastKeepers Fish Surveys
contact Dave Roe: daver@marine.org.au
(02) 9299 0000
www.coastkeepers.org.au
About CoastKeepers:
HarbourKeepers and Coastkeepers are initiatives of NPA~Marine, the marine sector
of National Parks Association of NSW, a non-profit, non-government conservation
organisation. HarbourKeepers and CoastKeepers involve the community in regular
activities to protect, restore and explore the NSW coast.
