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Scuba DivingUnique "Dive with a Researcher" Program Announced

Unique "Dive with a Researcher" Program Announced

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The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) has announced a limited number of openings in its unique DIVE WITH A RESEARCHER program. This innovative opportunity provides certified scuba dives with a chance to dive and gather data alongside a working scientist.

According to Dr. Carrie Manfrino, President and Director of Resarch at CCMI, “There is a certain fascination and mystery about aquatic research. Divers have long asked us questions about how we conduct our research, the type of training and techniques that we use and other diverse questions. We developed the DIVE WITH A RESEARCHER program to give divers a chance to experience the research process first-hand. The response has been overwhelming and we’re looking forward to doing more in the coming months.”

Dr. Manfrino outlined multiple opportunities for divers that include:

 – Function of Fluorescent Proteins in Corals presented May 3-9, 2008

 – Search for Invasive Species presented May 10-17, 2008

 – Searching for Lobsters presented August 2-8, 2008

 – Herbivorous Fish & Reef Resiliency August 9-15, 2008

    CCMI research provides important insights into the regional and global decline of coral reefs and tropical habitats. In 2008, the projects continue to focus on coral reef disease and coral reef regeneration potential. Participants in the DIVE WITH A RESEARCHER program must be certified scuba divers and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

    For complete details on the program, visit the CCMI website here: CCMI Dive With a Researcher Program. The CCMI website also contains additional important details, www.ReefResearch.org

    Stephan Whelan
    Stephan Whelanhttps://www.deeperblue.com
    Stephan is the Founder of DeeperBlue.com. His passion for the underwater world started at 8 years old with a try-dive in a hotel pool on holiday that soon formulated into a lifelong love affair with the oceans. In 1996 he set up DeeperBlue.com and has grown the site to be the most popular diving website and community in the world.

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