DIVINGWITHAPURPOSE Collective Approach to Restoring our Eco Systems (CARES)
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Program contacts:
Kramer Wimberley / Riane Tyler
Email: cares@divingwithapurpose.org
TEL: +1 (732) 887 - 0903 / +1 (754) 971 - 9795
DIVINGWITHAPURPOSE
Collective Approach to Restoring our Eco Systems (CARES)
“Restoring Our Oceans, Preserving Our Heritage”
Virtual Module:
General Program Curriculum
In-Situ Module
The first annual Diving With a Purpose (DWP)Collective Approach to
Restoring our Ecosystems (CARES) program, is comprised of two Modules:
Virtual Module In-Situ Module, (40+ Contact HRS): Key
01/16/2021 - 01:00PM EST - 4:00PM EST Largo DWP - June 13th - 20th, 2021
02/20/2021 - 01:00PM EST - 4:00PM EST
03/20/2021 - 01:00PM EST - 4:00PM EST
04/17/2021 - 01:00PM EST - 4:00PM EST
05/15/2021 - 01:00PM EST - 4:00PM EST
In the past, DWP began a waiting list within two weeks after each annual
announcement. Please do not wait to register, slots are limited. This can be a very
rewarding experience for those of you who sign up, but before you do please read the
attached summary of the program Reef Monitoring Project for an idea of what to expect.
Upon completion of the course, you will have achieved the basic requirements for the
following certifications:
PADI Project AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Specialty
Reef Check EcoDiver
*Upon successful completion of the DWP-CARES performance requirements, you are
eligible to receive aforementioned certifications.
Program contacts:
Kramer Wimberley / Riane Tyler
Email: cares@divingwithapurpose.org
TEL: +1 (732) 887 - 0903 / +1 (754) 971 - 9795
WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO:
• Learning the techniques for facilitating reef
• A SCUBA setting
monitoring surveys, establishing and
• Learn investigative &research maintaining a coral nursery
techniques
• Learning the techniques for coral nursery
• Team discovery & analyses maintenance and out-planting with CRF
• Site mapping and rugosity indexing • 40+ Contact hours for the duration of the
• Roving Survey data collection course. Dive sites 15-40ft.deep
• Module 1: Virtual Classroom (5 sessions) • Research methods include, but are not
• Module 2: Classroom and in-water field limited to, skills and techniques employed in
research coral reef monitoring
• Learning about the environmental effects of
climate change and its impact on the coral
eco-system
ELIGIBILITY & WHAT YOU NEED
• Appropriate thermal wear for 70º+ H2O
• Experience: 30 logged dives minimally
in which ten (10) must be ocean • Good verbal and written communication
dives. Also, you must have logged at least skills
six (6) dives in the last year. • Ability to identify key reef species by the
end of virtual module & record accurate data
• Peak Buoyancy Skills (verification on land & underwater
required if under 50 dives)
• Proficient with the Imperial and Metric
measurement system and how to convert from
• Dive accident insurance (i.e. DAN) one to the other
• Your own dive gear or ability to rent • Basic computer & Data entry skills
(less tank & weights) • Confidence with long term bottom time
• Thirst for new underwater experiences dives (60-90min.)
EXPENSES:
• 50% Deposit due with registration
• Total Fee $1100.00
• If Paying with PayPal add 3.5%
• Pay Pal: paypal.me/mlampkin0315
• Certification Registration (3 specialties) $150.00EXPENSES/COSTS: CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
Item Cost (by check) Cost (by PayPal)
CORAL REFF CONSERVATIONIST 50.00 51.75
PROJECT AWARE SPECIALIST 50.00 51.75
REEF CHECK ECO DIVER 50.00 51.75
TOTAL
Registration can be made through PayPal, https://www.paypal.com/us/home. A 3.5% service charge applies. The PayPal email is
the DWP treasurer mdlampkin0315@comcast.net. In the note section, indicate DWP XVI and the registration type. When
registering on-line, you are still required to fill out an application and provide the supporting information below via mail or email
to kenkye62@gmail.com.
Payments must be submitted with your application along with a copy of your C-card and proof of dive insurance. Without
these enclosures, we are unable to process your request to participate in DWP XVI. ALL registration forms with enclosures (check
or money order, C-Card and proof of dive insurance) should be mailed to: DWP * c/o Ken Stewart * 1309 Jackson St. * Nashville,
TN 37208 -3000. Checks or Money Orders should be issued to DWP. ALL questions pertaining to DWP C.A.R.E.S should also
be directed to: Kramer Wimberley / Riane Tyler
Email: cares@divingwithapurpose.org
TEL: +1 (732) 887 - 0903 / +1 (754) 971 - 9795
Liability Waiver and Release:
I, release Diving With a Purpose (DWP), its officers, trip
leaders, committee members, or other members of the organization from any and all liabilities, claims, losses, expenses,
injuries, or damages to persons or property which may arise out of, or be connected in any way with, any scheduled or
unscheduled dive trip or activity it may offer. In exchange for being permitted to participate in any activity, I will
not institute any action at law or in equity in consideration of any injury or other loss or damage sustained, or that
may be sustained, by me as a consequence of my participation in an activity sponsored in full or in part by DWP.
My participation in any activity offered by DWP is strictly voluntary.
I understand that DWP and no other member of the organization shall in any way be responsible for the safety of any
member or be responsible for the services of accommodations being offered by other enterprises or persons on all trips
and/or activities, scheduled or unscheduled by this organization.
I agree to abide by the by-laws, rules and regulations of DWP. I will abide by safe diving practices and conduct my
behavior in a responsible manner. I acknowledge that I have read, understood and will adhere to DWP’s harassment
policy. The DWP harassment policy can be viewed and downloaded at www.divingwithapurpose.org.
This Waiver and Release form will be binding on me and on behalf of my heirs, agents, assigns and legal representatives.
I further state that I have carefully read the foregoing Waiver and Release in its entirety. I sign this Waiver and Release
knowingly and voluntarily with a full understanding of its content.
Signature: Parent/Legal Guardian: Date:Programcontacts:
Kramer Wimberley /RianeTyler
Email: cares@divingwithapurpose.org
TEL: +1 (732) 887 -0903 /+1(754) 971 -9795
DWP CARES Program includes daily academics covering underwater reef monitoring skills,
lessons & activities; Land and underwater supplies for various surveyor tasks and results; five days
of structured diving plus tanks & weights.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 10, 2021!!
Registration consists of completing the application and returning it with the course fee. This will be based on a
first come, first servebasis. The DWP-CARES fee of 50% is due with the completed DWP-CARES
registration form and a copy of your SCUBA certification card. No refunds after JANUARY 16th, 2021 due to
pre-program planning cost obligations. If you cannot participate after registration payment, replacements are
acceptable if DWP is notified by April 30, 2021.
ACCOMODATIONS & OTHER EXCLUSIONS
Exclusions include: Accommodations, dive equipment, auto rental, and airfare.
A limited number of rooms havebeen blocked for DWP-CARES Participants at Ocean Pointe Suites for the duration of
the program. Two-bedrooms suite $180 per night plus tax. Two-bedroom suites sleeps 4-5and contains one
master bedroom with a king bed and two twin beds in second bedroom and living rroom with sleeper. Suites
also have separate dinning area fully equipped kitchen, and private balcony. The check-intime is at 4:00pm,
and check-out timeis 11:00AM.
Of course, you are welcome to stay at any hotel of your choice.
Call Ken Stewart at (615) 730-4906
Reservation must be madeby April 1,2021.
Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo 500 Burton Drive Tavernier Florida 33070.
https://www.providentresorts.com/ocean-pointe-suites/Program contacts:
Kramer Wimberley / Riane Tyler
Email: cares@divingwithapurpose.org
TEL: +1 (732) 887 - 0903 / +1 (754) 971 - 9795
Registration Form:
First Name: Last Name: Date:
Address: City: State: Zip:
Name: Email:
Phone:
Date of Birth Age: Gender Shirt Size:
Diving Information
Dive Certification and Level
Organization: Dive Insurer: and Number
Number of Logged Dives: Deepest Dive: Date of Last Dive:
Home SCUBA Club: NABS Member: Member #
Registration Forms to:
Ken Stewart: 1309 Jackson St.
Nashville, TN 37208-3000
2
(615)730-4906 Ken Stewart
(732)887-0903 Kramer Wimberley
If you pay by PayPal add: 3.5%
Pay Pal: paypal.me/mlampkin0315EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Health Insurance Carrier: Account#
Primary Physicians Name: Contact Phone#
1st Contact: Name/Relationship: Phone#
Address: City: State: Zip
2nd Contact: Name/Relationship: Phone#
Address: City: State: Zip:
Medical or Special Needs
List any medical conditions or special needs (handicapping conditions, dietary restraints, etc.) you
may have:Program contacts:
Kramer Wimberley / Riane Tyler
Email: cares@divingwithapurpose.org
TEL: +1 (732) 887 - 0903 / +1 (754) 971 - 9795
Liability Waiver and Release:
I___________________________, here by release Diving With a Purpose(DWP),its officers,
trip leaders, instructors, committee members, or other members of the organization from any and all
liabilities, claims, losses, expenses, injuries, or damages to persons or property which may arise out of,
or be connected in any way with, any scheduled or unscheduled dive trip or activity it may offer. In
exchange for being permitted to participate in any activity, I will not institute any action at law or in
equity in consideration of any injury or other loss or damage sustained, or that may be sustained, by me
as a consequence of my participation in an activity sponsored in full or in part by DWP. My
participation in any activity offered by DWP is strictly voluntary.
I understand that DWP and no other member of the organization shall in any way be responsible
for the safety of any member or be responsible for the services of accommodations being offered by
other enterprises or personal trips and/or activities, scheduled or unscheduled by this organization.
I agree to abide by the by-laws, rules, and regulations of DWP. I will abide by safe diving
practices and conduct my behavior in a responsible manner. I acknowledge that I have read, understood,
and will adhere to DWP’s harassment policy. The DWP harassment policy can be viewed and
downloaded at www.divingwithapurpose.org.
This Liability Waiver and Release form will be binding in me and on behalf of my heirs, agents,
assigns and legal representatives. I further state that I have carefully read the foregoing Liability Waiver
and Release in its entirety. I sign this Liability Waiver and Release knowingly and voluntarily with a
full understanding of its content.
Signature:________________________________ DateProgram contacts:
Kramer Wimberley / Riane Tyler
Email: cares@divingwithapurpose.org
TEL: +1 (732) 887 - 0903 / +1 (754) 971 - 9795
Typical Agenda: Virtual Module
Virtual Classroom 1: Orientation
▪ Welcome & Purpose of the program
▪ Classroom étiquette
• Virtual Classroom Structure & Features
• Navigating Trello & Discussion Boards
▪ Overview Reef Check & PADI Project AWARE
▪ Core Takeaways (Certifications & Skills)
▪ Setting the Stage
• Project AWARE Our World Our Water
• Project AWARE Coral Conservation
Virtual Classroom 2: Reef Ecology 101 & Species Identification PT 1
▪ Coral Biology
▪ Coral Disease, predation & bleaching
▪ Substrate categories
▪ Coral Assessment ID
Virtual Classroom 3: Species Identification PT 2, RC Protocol
▪ Invertebrate ID
▪ Fish ID
▪ Communicating Data
▪ RC Protocol:
o RC History & Mission
o Caribbean Field Guide
o Site Descriptions &Data Sheets
o Web Resources
Virtual Classroom 4: Intro to Research Methods & Data Management
▪ Research Methods:
o Belt Transects
o Line Transects & RugosityProgram contacts:
Kramer Wimberley / Riane Tyler
Email: cares@divingwithapurpose.org
TEL: +1 (732) 887 - 0903 / +1 (754) 971 - 9795
o Point Count & Using Quadrats
o Roving Survey
o Measuring Water Quality
o Photography, Video, and Mapping
▪ Data Recording
▪ Data Reporting
▪ Data Research,
▪ Data visualization
Virtual Classroom 5: Climate change & Climate Action
▪ Death by a Thousand Cuts
▪ Climate science 101
▪ Understanding climate change and reef health
▪ How to communicate about climate changeProgram contacts:
Kramer Wimberley / Riane Tyler
Email: cares@divingwithapurpose.org
TEL: +1 (732) 887 - 0903 / +1 (754) 971 - 9795
Typical Agenda: In-Situ Module
Sunday: 2:00-4pm Instructor Meeting
6:00pm: Meet & Greet (All Attendees)
Monday: Class will take place mostly inside, but participants should bring appropriate
hats, clothing, water, etc for outside practice in the sun.
9:00am – 12:00pm- Orientation:
• House Keeping & plan for the day
• DWP C.A.R.E.S. Overview
• Site Orientation / Dive Plan
o Dive Planning
o Dive Team organization
o Diving signals
o Environmental Conditions
• Peak Performance Buoyancy / Diving Safety
12:30-1:30pm – Lunch on your own
1:30 – 5:30 pm - Mock Survey Site Instruction:
• Research Methods Process &Techniques
• Survey Techniques Hands-on Instruction Outside
o Group demonstration followed by individual team instruction
• Hands-on Fish size ID practice
Tuesday: 8:00-12:00 Classroom Setting
1:00pm Meet at the Dock and register with the charter operator
• Site Dives:
• Dive 1: Site Roving Survey, Transect deployment, Substrate ID
• Dive 2: Survey Fish, Invertebrate, remove transects
• Debrief
• Documentation
Wednesday: 8:00-12:00 Classroom Setting
1:00pm Meet at the Dock
• Group Picture (Wear Your Shirts)
• Site Dives:
• Dive 1: Site Roving Survey, Transect deployment, Substrate ID
• Dive 2: Survey Fish, Invertebrate, remove transectsProgram contacts:
Kramer Wimberley / Riane Tyler
Email: cares@divingwithapurpose.org
TEL: +1 (732) 887 - 0903 / +1 (754) 971 - 9795
• Debrief
• Documentation
Thursday: 9:00am-12:00pm: Classroom Setting
1:00pm Meet at the Dock
• Team Presentations on Sections (includes break):
• Data Interpretation & Visualization
• Instructor Debrief
Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm: Classroom Setting
1:00 pm: Meet at the Dock
• Site Dives:
• Dive 1: Site Roving Survey, Transect deployment, Substrate ID
• Dive 2: Survey Fish, Invertebrate, remove transects
• Debrief
• Documentation
Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm: Classroom Setting
1:00pm Meet at the Dock
• Complete & Submit Data Sets, Review key observations
• Graduation!
6pm – 8pm DWP Planning (DWP Board, Supporting
Staff)
Logistics, Key Largo:
Rainbow Reef Dive Center: 100 Ocean Drive
Mile Marker 100
Key Largo, FL 33037 (800) 457-4354
Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo: 500 Burton Drive Tavernier, Florida
33070.(306)853-3000
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