Shark Ecology and Population Studies Course
Sharks have long been the inspiration for legends and their reputation as the marauder of the seas has led to the indiscriminate demise of one of the oceans most important creatures. These apex predators are fundamental to manage the balance of an already fragile ecosystem.
The Shark Ecology and Population Studies Course will teach what you need to know about shark species, anatomy, breeding, and the vital role they play in our oceans. This one to two day course will include 2 lectures, a Shark Watch snorkeling trip and a Shark observation dive trip. Students will learn how to collect data on the local shark population and submit images to Sharkbook (Wildbook For Sharks) which will be used to identify individual sharks in our region.
Shark Ecology and Population Studies
฿6,700.00
Description
Shark Ecology and Population Studies
Shark Ecology and Population Studies
Duration – 1 to 2 days
Duration – 1 to 2 days
Duration – 1 to 2 days
Included
Awarded a Conservation Diver, Shark Ecology and Population Studies certificate
Course includes 2 lectures
- Coral Reef Marine Ecology
- Shark Ecology and Population Studies
We allow only four students per instructor. This allows us to maximize the level of training for each individual student and provide a personal experience for each student. Each student is always under the direct supervision of a PADI Scuba Instructor.
The Shark Ecology and Population Studies courses consists of 2 or more dives and 1 Shark Watch snorkeling trip.
During the trip we provide refreshments, fruit, water, tea, and coffee. Between the two dives there is a short break to enjoy the scenery, during which we provide a delicious buffet of Thai cuisine. If you have any special dietary needs we can take care of that request during the registration process.
BCD, Regulator, Mask, Fins, Wetsuit, Tanks and Weights
Not Included
National Park fees are applied to scuba divers diving within the Had Noppharathara National Park
Start | Thai | Non-Thai |
|---|---|---|
Day 1 | 240 thb | 600 thb |
Day 2 | 200 thb | 200 thb |
Day 3 | 200 thb | 200 thb |
Day 4* | 240 thb | 600 thb |
*National Park fees renew on the 4th day
**Fees are applied to some snorkeling trips
Additional information
| Duration | Courses takes three days |
|---|---|
| Health for Diving | All persons engaging in scuba diving should be of good health. We strongly recommend students check out the medical statement to ensure they are healthy enough to scuba dive. Persons that do have a history of specific illnesses may not be allowed to dive. |
| Experience required | Must be Open Water certified to participate in this course and show Advanced level buoyancy skills |
| National Park Fees | The National Park Fees are not included. The National park fees for this course will be 1,000 baht for 3 days diving. National park fees are paid directly to the national park rangers at the pier before boarding the dive boat |
| Flying after Diving | Divers must wait at least 18 hours after scuba diving prior to boarding an airplane. Not allowing enough time between the last dive and then going to altitude is potentially dangerous |
