Module 1
SEAGRASS MAPPING
OVERVIEW
This training course is for Advanced participants enhancing knowledge and upgrading skills to map seagrass or coordinate local monitoring.
Duration
2-3 days
Prerequisites
Participants must be 18 years and over.
Must have successfully completed Level 1 Certificate of Achievement.
Location
Training is delivered face-to-face at clients facility/location.
Cost
For detailed costing (quotation) and information, please contact Seagrass-Watch for further details.
Payment
Bank Transfer/Direct Deposit
COURSE OUTLINE
Formal lectures, presentations, discussions and group activities. Laboratory exercises and field activities.
Advanced participants will learn how to either: conduct a resource assessment, conduct a risk vulnerability analysis, coordinate local monitoring, conduct data entry, or manage seagrass resources.
Advanced Participants will
- upgrade seagrass identification skills
- enhance seagrass biology knowledge
- refinement of Seagrass-Watch protocols
- conduct seagrass mapping
- conduct a risk vulnerability analysis
- coordinate local monitoring
- conduct data entry
- improve seagrass resource management
Practical activities are conducted in-field
ACHIEVEMENT
Participants must demonstrate competency across 6 core units, during the training event
OUTCOMES
Knowledge
Thorough understanding of:
- seagrass biology and ecology
- seagrass ecosystem services
- seagrass pressures, state and response
Skills
Proficiency in:
- seagrass resource assessment
- risk and vulnerability assessment
- coordination of monitoring efforts
Abilities
Capacity to confidently:
- demonstrate how to monitor seagrass
- assess & respond to seagrass threats
- map seagrass resources