Course objectives

• To understand HK reef environment
• To understand basic coral reef ecology

Lecture topics

• HK marine conservation
• HK corals identification and coral biology
• HK fish identification and fish biology
• Reef algae
• Coral reef biogeography
• Biotic interactions in coral reef
• Controls on reef development
• Marine Protected Areas
• Coral disease, bleaching
• Dynamics of reef communities

Course Fee: HK$2,000

Course Certification: PADI Project Aware Conservation Certificate (optional)

Medium of Instruction: English

Lecture Dates ( 4 lectures and 2 field days)

Class A Schedule: August 26, 28, September 2, 4, Field: August 29 and September 5

Class B Schedule: September 16, 18, 23, 25; Field: September 19 & 26

Class C Schedule: October 6, 8, 13, 15; Field: October 10 & 17 

Lecture Time: 7 to 9pm   Field Time: 9am to 5pm

Lecturer info

Miss Benita Chick obtained her undergraduate degree in Biology from Cornell University and a Master in marine biology from Boston University. Her master thesis is on the conservation genetics of holothurians (sea cucumbers) in Indonesia. She has also studied in the renowned marine biology institute James Cook University in Australia.  She is a scuba diving instructor.