

Citizen Science
Expeditions
What to expect:
10 - 14 days of diving, ecology lectures, and scientific methods training
Education and training will cover:
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Fish and invertebrate i.d.
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Scientific survey methods
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Coral reef ecology, impacts of
climate change and ocean acidification
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Palau’s marine resources; threats to local
reefs, fisheries impacts, and conservation measures
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Meaning behind the data and how your trip contributes
to conservation and management of the marine resources
Diving surveys
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2- 3 scientific surveys on SCUBA / day
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some sites include bonus exploratory dives
Snorkel surveys
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2 – 4 scientific surveys on Snorkel / day
Field Work
Nature is dynamic and our scientific expedition must work within nature’s parameters.
Some days will include both SCUBA and Snorkel. All activities are based on tides.
Requirements:
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Participant is certified scuba diver with at least 30 dives.
Qualifications:
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No formal training is necessary but participant must be familiar with tropical fish families.
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Study guides will be provided upon registering for the expedition
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All scientific sampling equipment, identification material, study guides, and datasheets are provided




Upcoming Itineraries
September 2021 - 14 Day Trips
16 - 22 dives Citizen Science Intensive 12 divers max
Day 1 & 2 ~ Training & Calibration
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Lecture & Scientific survey training
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Identification and survey practice
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Exploration dives
- Ecology Seminar
Day 3 - 9 ~ Scientific Observation Days
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Fish Surveys - SCUBA
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Invertebrate Survey - Snorkel
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Data quality check & Debrief
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Lectures & Discussion
Day 10 - 13 ~ Tour Dives
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Tourism Dive Days + Jellyfish Lake
Option for Non-Dive activity
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Land tour
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Kayak Tour
Day 14 ~ Culture Tour / Departure
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Cultural Tour
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Pack up dive gear
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Transfer to airport
* Note: Flights arrive to Palau at night - plan to arrive the day before.
We provide airport pickup and transfer to hotel




October 2021 - 10 Day Trips
14 - 18 dives 12 divers max
Day 1 & 2 ~ Training & Calibration
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Lecture & Scientific survey training
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Identification and survey practice
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Exploration dives
- Ecology Seminar
Day 3 - 6 ~ Scientific Observation Days
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Fish Surveys - SCUBA
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Invertebrate Survey - Snorkel
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Data quality check & Debrief
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Lectures & Discussion
Day 7 - 9 ~ Tour Dives
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Tourism Dive Days + Jellyfish Lake
Option for Non Dive activity
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Land tour
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Kayak Tour
Day 10 ~ Culture Tour / Departure
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Cultural Tour
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Pack up dive gear
-
Transfer to airport
* Note: Flights arrive to Palau at night - plan to arrive the day before.
We provide airport pickup and transfer to hotel



