MEXICAN CORAL REEFS

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR JUNE 2023

Mexican Coral Reefs Volunteer Application

Mexican Coral Reefs Project Requirements

I am a certified diver that can safely and competently collect data underwater.

I have access to a boat to travel to established reef monitoring locations.

I will attend an in-person training with Dr. Paola Rodriguez.

I will attend an in-person training in Puerto Vallarta with Dr. Paola Rodríguez in June 2023 (dates TBD).

I will attend an in-person training with Dr. Paola Rodriguez.

If accepted into this project, I can provide proof of DAN dive insurance and twenty most recent dives (dive log or computer).

General Information

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Address

City

Country

State

Province

Zip/Postal Code

How did you hear about this project?

Describe other

Adventure Information

What is your dive certification level?

example: PADI open water, NAUI advanced scuba diver, etc

How many dives have you completed?

Minimum 25 logged dives if PADI certified open water diver, 15 if PADI advanced open water diver, and 10 dives if NAUI certified advanced open water diver.

Date of most recent dive (mmddyyyy)

Do you have scientific diving experience or underwater data collection experience? Please describe.

Briefly describe your experience/activities as it pertains to underwater data collection.

Do you plan to rent a boat, or do you own a boat? Describe what type of boat you will be using for data collection for this project (boat required)

Do you have any recent injuries that could affect your ability to scuba dive?

Do you own all required diving equipment, including mask, regulator, BCD, wetsuit, fins, and are you able to provide your own tanks while scuba diving for this project?

Are you able to attend an in-person training weekend in June in Puerto Vallarta?

Do you have experience identifying fish, coral types, and/or echinoderms throughout the Mexican Pacific coastline?

What is the longest duration of time you’ve spent underwater scuba diving?

Are you comfortable being away from a dive partner for up to 15 minutes during a dive?

Have you recently experienced discomfort equalizing or buoyancy issues underwater? Please describe.

Have you ever been injured diving? Please describe.

Which dates are you available for in-person training in Puerto Vallarta?

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Why are you interested in coral reef conservation? What drives you to volunteer with this project?

Do you have specific time constraints that could affect your ability to volunteer for this project?

Do you have any questions for us at this time?

Contact Information

MEXICAN CORAL REEFS