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California Classes and Training

California REEF Fish and
Invertebrate/Algae ID Classes

Learn how to identify some of the SoCal fish, invertebrates and algae you see on your dives.

We'll be using common names, not scientific names, and focus on how to ID each critter. Classes help divers learn how to become citizen scientists and help monitor California marine life on their recreational dives. Data gathered goes into an online database to help students, researchers, scientists, etc. (see www.reef.org)

• Classes are free but you must register online here
• These classes will increase your enjoyment of diving!
• Geared towards regular divers (this is not a marine biology course but rather a fun way for divers to learn what they're seeing underwater)
• Classes are guaranteed fun or your money back....(hmmm!)
• Boat dives are great for practicing what you've learned in class - but also open to new REEF surveyors who have not taken the classes.
• You are welcome to take notes on some handouts I created - SoCal Fish ID handout here (9 pages color, 3MB)
• SoCal Invert ID handout here (10 pages color, 3MB)
• Instructor: Janna Nichols

register online here

REEF Intro to California Fish ID (several to choose from)

• Wednesday, June 23rd, 6pm - 9pm, Ocean Institute, Dana Point
• Thursday, June 24th, 5:45pm - 9pm, Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach

REEF Intro to California Invertebrates and Algae ID

• Friday, June 25th, 5:45pm - 9pm, Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach

Optional practice REEF Survey dives with Sundiver:

• Saturday, Jun 26th - Sundiver, $100 FULL !

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