CORAL PROPAGATION WORKSHOP

This workshop by Ocean Quest is an introductory level training program that teaches the participants proper techniques in coral propagation. It is intended to educate the public in coral propagation for the purpose of broad scaled coral propagation. Scientific information and findings are made into simplified education system suitable for use by the public and communities at tropical islands. By increasing the population of people knowledgeable about coral propagation it is possible to make restoration work on larger scale and more systematic way.

There are six important chapters in the Coral Propagation Handbook:

• 1. Introduction to Coral Propagation – subject includes the benefits of coral propagation to the society and environment.
• 2. Corals – subject includes types and forms of corals, their importance in the marine environment, coral reproduction and more.
• 3. Equipment for Coral Propagation – a comprehensive subject covering all aspect of the equipment and instruments for coral propagation.
• 4. Coral Broodstock Extraction and Handling – this subject covers proper procedures of extraction and handling corals. This is crucial step to ensure minimal impact and stress on the organism during the propagation process.
• 5. Substrate – a subject that covers all types of substrates used in coral restoration, their advantages and disadvantages. It includes an overview of all man-made materials and natural substrates.
• 6. Coral Propagation Methods and Techniques – this subject covers the coral propagation techniques invented by Ocean Quest.

Time: 1 day (2 dives)