Ocean Awareness Training - Lahaina - 10.09.2012

Participants learn about current ocean conservation efforts and opportunities to get involved. The program is recommended for those employed or volunteering in the fields of marine education or recreation, or those interested in doing so. Instructors include university scientists, government agency staff, environmental educators, and conservation practitioners.

Participants are required to take part in all training sessions (~15 hours of instruction), and a three-hour field project in order to receive C.O.R.A.L. certification (Care of our Culture, Oceans, Reefs and Animal Life). Training topics include marine ecology of the Hawaiian Islands, protected species, threats to coastal and marine environments, marine life identification and more.

This training will be offered on West Maui, in Lahaina. The first three will be in Old Lahaina at Na 'Aikane O Maui Cultural Center (address listed) and the last three will be at Kaanapali Whalers Village Museum (unless numbers remain high for all classes).

Contact Name: Bo Petty
Contact Phone: (808) 264-1316
Contact Email: bo.petty@noaa.gov
http://www.oceanawarehawaii.org/

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