How to Conduct a Coral Reef Survey? Research scientists implement standardized protocols to map, characterize, and evaluate coral reefs. Field trip Alert!: Make your own observations about aquatic resources near you. Use these methods to measure other important plants and animals that exist in habitats close to your home or school. buff.ly/1y47EHV
The divers are very unprofessional. Second stage and pressure gauge console hanging loose and dragging on coral and sea bed. They touch everything - even touching coral kills the polyps. If they dived like that on my coral reefs they would get a warning after the first dive and repeat behaviour would result in them being invited to leave.I hope no divers think that this is the way to behave underwater.
+Keith Dudley I highly disagree with you. Although their behavior would be inappropriate as guests in a marine sanctuary, this is not the case. They are undergoing scientific research which is a hands-on activity in a difficult environment. I saw only one clip with a loose gauge and it was not hitting anything. I think you need to realize that this video is incredibly helpful to those trying to learn about reef monitoring. I think your negative comment is unwarranted and unhelpful.
