RMP CORAL RESTORATION SPECIALTY

RMP Coral Restoration Specialty

Empowering Divers to Engage in Coral Conservation First-Hand

Would you like the opportunity to grow, monitor, and outplant corals on Roatan’s reef? Good news - Roatan Divers is a proud purveyor of the Roatan Marine Park’s Coral Restoration Certification, which gives you the chance to do just that!

The Coral Restoration Project was designed to conserve and restore threatened coral species amongst Roatan’s reef. Fragments of Opportunity are collected from multiple genotypes of both Elkhorn (Acropora palmata) and Staghorn (Acropora cervicornis) Corals, which are then attached to trees in the Coral Nursery until they are able to be out-planted on the reef.

Coral Restoration Specialty with Roatan Divers

PRICE

Adventurer - $150
Ambassador - $200

Including eLearning, full gear with dive computer, 19% Honduras Tax, and credit card fees.

How long does it take?

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1 DAY

This is a 2-day course that is divided into 2 parts:

  • Knowledge Development: you will begin with an afternoon classroom session focused on coral ecology, stressors, and the procedures we use to maintain the trees, outplant the corals, and monitor their growth.

  • Open Water Dives: after you will do 2 open water dives. The first dive is a visit to the Coral Nursery, and the second dive is to the outplant site. Once successfully completed, you will be issued your RMP Coral Restoration card and be certified to continue with any volunteer efforts you wish.

A good buoyancy is essential for cleaning and out planting the corals to ensure no fragments or reef get damaged. So, link the PPB Specialty with your Coral Restoration Specialty and receive a special discount!

Who can do it?

Available for ages 12 and up, it's the perfect option for open and advanced divers.

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What will I learn?

During your RMP Coral Restoration you will:

  • Learn all about coral restoration and the threats to coral reefs

  • Learn how to clean and monitor our coral nursery

  • Learn to outplant coral onto the reef!

Why Roatan Divers?

As a Boutique Dive Center, here you will have

  • Small groups: maximum of 4 students per instructor, which means that we can focus on each guest's needs individually.

  • Boutique Service: our team handles all equipment set-up, tank changeovers, as well as rinsing and storing of gear

  • Best Boats: We're proud to have the best dive boats on the island, four custom-designed boats built for comfort, speed, and convenience. Spend less time in transit and more time diving!

  • New dive gear: all of our rental BCDs, regulators, wetsuits and masks are from Mares, one of the largest scuba equipment manufacturers in the world.

  • PADI Eco Center: At Roatan Divers, we’re proud to be a PADI Eco Center, committed to ocean protection, diver education, and reducing our environmental impact every step of the way.

Dive Computer

DIVE COMPUTER

Roatan Divers stands out as one of the few dive shops in Roatan that provides dive computers to students for use during all course dives.

Experience the latest technology as you track your depth, dive time, and No Decompression Limits (NDL), enhancing both your safety and learning throughout your course.

What is the price?

$200 per person

No Hidden Fees! This price includes Honduras Taxes (19%), Credit Card Fees and:

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Classroom
Presentation

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Full Dive Gear
with dive computer

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2 Open
Water Dives

Here's what you can expect from your RMP Coral Restoration Specialty

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Underwater coral reef with yellow branching coral and a fish swimming among it.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the RMP Coral Restoration Specialty

  • YES! We will dedicate one instructor exclusive to your course and the maximum size of the group is 6 people.

  • With the Coral Restoration Specialty you will:

    • Improve your safety underwater

    • Gain insight into basic tec diving techniques

  • • ADVENTURER

    Learn all about coral restoration and the threats to coral reefs, and learn how to clean and monitor our coral nursery!

    • AMBASSADOR

    Everything in Adventurer, PLUS learn to outplant coral onto the reef!

    • Minimum 12 years old

    • Be an Open Water Diver from any dive organization

    • Have a very good buoyancy control

    • Medical Form: You need to fill out a medical questionnaire. With any “Yes” response you will need a medical clearance to diving. You can acquire this at home or here on the Island at least one day prior to your dive. Ask us for the form!

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Increase your knowledge, learn new skills, and have a lot of fun with your instructor!