Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Information

  • 2

    Course Introduction

    • Welcome

    • How to use this course

    • Before starting the course - IMPORTANT
  • 3

    1 - Introduction to Coral, Reefs and their Importance

    • Introduction

    • What is a Coral?

    • Polyp Morphology Workshop

    • Quick Quiz!

    • Importance of Coral Reef Ecosystems

    • Reefs are in crisis

    • Global Stressors

    • Local Stressors

    • Quick Quiz!
  • 4

    2 - Coral Identification

    • Chapter Introduction

    • Types of Corals

    • Soft Corals versus Hard Corals Quiz

    • Hard Corals Identification

    • Growth Forms Video

    • Growth Forms Quiz

    • Impacts Identification
  • 5

    3 - Coral Reef Protection

    • Chapter Introduction

    • Protecting Coral Reefs

    • Reducing Your Environmental Impact

    • Good Diving Practices

    • Good Diving Practices and Buoyancy Video

    • Quick Quiz
  • 6

    4 - Introduction to Reef Restoration Theory and Methodology

    • Introduction

    • What is Reef Restoration

    • Coral Gardening

    • Why Coral Garden? Video

    • Corals of Opportunity

    • Monitoring and Maintaining

    • Quick Quiz
  • 7

    Final Exam

    • Final Exam

    • Important Information
  • 8

    Next Steps

    • Next Steps

    • Partner Facilities & Resource Links

    • Did you enjoy the course?