Coral Gardener - Andy Lua

Andy Lua

Scuba diving . Cycling . Conservation

Coral Gardener

Coral reef is the heart of marine eco-system, take a step forward and join our workshop or course to become coral gardener, yes you can help in marine conservation by becoming coral gardener. Get on hand with the technics and knowledges, by using only natural elements. No PVC, no steel, no additional debris to our ocean.
Coral Gardener (sea shepherd dive)
Instructor
Coral propagation trainer
Materials
The she shepherd dive activity manual
Season
Mac-Oct every year
Program duration
Available daily
Location
Perhentian Island & Tioman Island
Depth
2~15m
Age Req.
15+
Skills
Advanced diver with excellence buoyancy
What’s

Coral propagation work shop (1 day) US$100

Presentation topic will cover the entire topic from Introduction, Conservation, Education, Water Skills development, Research & Rehabilitation and action that can be taken.
During this, the local area reefs will be introduced, participant may discuss with their representing instructor/personal about their personal intention.

Coral Gardener course (2-3days) US$225

Presentation topic will cover the entire topic from Introduction, Conservation, Education, Water Skills development, Research & Rehabilitation and action that can be taken. To pass the course, participants are required to pass an exam. Beside Presentation, water session, dives, participants can also adopt a coral and follow the progress from the nursery. Also, participant will be introduced on how to grow sea fan and soft corals.
During this, the local area reefs will be introduced, participant may discuss with their representing instructor/personal about their personal intention.

Water Skill Development

Average depth for research is between 1-10m depending on the visibility, occasionally, a deeper site is required for certain coral species.
Excellence buoyancy skills are required to join this program. Participant that no diving for more than 6 months is required to sign up for scuba review. This is mandatory to avoid ‘you damage more than what you save’.

Research & Discussions

During the water activities, we will be collecting coral reef data & media materials from the local area and nursery. 



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