New Heaven Reef Conservation Program (NHRCP)

Coral Reefs cover less than 2% of the ocean floor but support 25% of all marine life. They are the most biologically diverse ecosystems on earth, and also one of the most threatened. All over the world reefs are in decline, and scientists with the UN estimate that all could be lost as soon as 2050.

Have you ever wondered where statistics like these come from, or what can be done to help?

The New Heaven Reef Conservation Program (RCP) was founded at our dive school in 2008 to teach divers about coral reef ecology, research, and restoration. The course is designed to give participants a hands-on approach to learning about the coral reef environment and a wide range of research and restoration techniques used by professionals around the world. Research is the only way to get a true idea of what the problems are and what needs to be done to alleviate them. After the problem has been identified we can start to reduce the damage with various restoration activities.

After finishing the course, participants will have a greater understanding of coral ecosystems and the threats to them, and learn new diving and underwater skills. The courses are broken down to accommodate those wishing to thry things out for 3 days or to write a thesis or earn valuable job training over the course of 6 months.

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