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DIVINGWITHAPURPOSE Collective Approach to Restoring our Eco Systems (CARES) - Diving With a Purpose
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 - July 11th - 18th, 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
    • Experience: 30 logged dives minimally          •     Appropriate thermal wear for 70º+ H2O
    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
  • Must be 15 years of age                          on land & underwater
  • Peak Buoyancy Skills (verification               •     Proficient with the Imperial and Metric
  required if under 50 dives)                        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 $700.00
•     If Paying with PayPal add 3.5%
•     Pay Pal: paypal.me/mlampkin0315
•     Certification Registration (3 specialties) $150.00
EXPENSES/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 / Riane Tyler
                            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 served basis. The DWP-CARES fee is due in full 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
                                     Youth will be staying at the
                     Travelodge by Wyndham Florida City/Homestead/Everglades
                        409 SE 1st Ave, Florida City, FL 33034•(305) 482-1961
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:

Parent/Guardians Name:
Student Phone:                            Parent/Guardians Phone:

Student Email:                            Parent/Guardians Email:

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/mlampkin0315
EMERGENCY 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 un 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:_____________________          Parent/Guardian________________________ Date
Program 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 & Rugosity
Program 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 change
Program 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 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 transects
Program 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
       However you may stay at a hotel of your choice
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