FIELD TRIPS
Field Trip #1: Dive nursery and restoration sites led by Iberostar.
Are you interested in seeing an active restoration site during your time in Riviera Maya? Look no further! Join a diving group led by Dressel Divers International and Iberostar staff to the coral nursery and restoration site in front of the hotel! The dive site is approximately 5-10 minutes from the shore in about 12 meters in depth.
Details:
Single tank dive, same pricing as regular Dressel single tank dives.
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Offered Tuesday 12/10, Thursday 12/12, and Friday 12/13 - 1 dive group per day (44 divers + staff/guides)
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Contact - Paul Dressel, paul@dresseldivers.com, +5219848763212, to sign up.
Field Trip #2: UNAM - Coralium Facilities Guided Tour
Have you ever wondered what an active research facility looks like? Look no further! This field trip will take you on a tour of the amazing Coralium Facility. This includes a tour of their indoor and outdoor aquarium facilities AND the cryopreservation lab!
Details:
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The visit includes a 1.5 hour guided tour of our indoor and outdoor aquarium facilities (with coral sexual recruits) and cryopreservation lab.
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12 persons max per tour. No cost.
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Dates available: Tuesday 12/10, Thursday 12/12, and Friday 12/13.
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Departs Iberostar at 4:30pm – round trip transportation provided by the Reef Futures program. Tour scheduled to begin at 5pm.
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Return: Estimate 7pm return to Iberostar.
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Point of Contact for questions about the tour: Anastazia Banaszak, banaszak@cmarl.unam.mx
Field Trip #3: Site assessment for combination of restoration methods
MARRS/Oceanus: A practical session.
Half-day activity with experience exchange for site selection for application of different restoration techniques including MARRS technique and Oceanus´Ibulb technique for transplanting and nursery installation. It includes in-classroom talk and in-water activity with a snorkel field trip in Punta Maroma Reef by boat. We strongly welcome attendees with experience using a range of different restoration techniques to have an informal open dialogue about the site assessment and technique selection process.
Details:
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Date: Saturday, December 14th, 2024.
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Time: 8 am to 2:00 pm (Talk, navigation, field practice, snorkel time and
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return)
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Place: Punta Maroma
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Number of people: up to 24
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Cost per person (including transportation): $50 USD (transportation to & from
IBEROSTAR HOTEL, talk, boat, snorkel equipment, water and snacks).
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Departs Iberostar at: 8:00 am.
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Expected return to Iberostar: 2:00 pm.
*Trip will be confirmed with minimum 6 persons registered and good weather conditions for navigation (up to 2 days prior date).
*Cancellations and refunds are available up to two days before the trip.
Contact Gaby Nava or Freda Nicholson for any questions!
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