Coral Survey Science II

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This course and program are open exclusively to participants from the Maldives and those working in the Maldives.

Coral Survey Science II

This is the fourth course in the Maldives Blue Prosperity Training Program. This course will familiarize students with the fundamentals of proper data management, processing, manipulation, analysis, and visualization, and demonstrate how to practically apply these skills to data commonly collected as part of coral reef surveys. The lessons will focus heavily on the practical application of the topics covered, and students will participate in practical exercises focused on analyzing and visualizing macroinvertebrate, benthic cover, and fish survey data.

The course is intended for scientists with some experience in underwater survey methods and basic data analysis.

Grading Options

Students have the option to choose how they want their course(s) graded. Students interested in earning a Certificate of Achievement for this course and/or a Certificate of Completion upon completion of all five courses, please select either the Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass option at the time of enrollment.