Dear all, The final early-bird registration deadline for the Dive GIS 2009 course is approaching. Enrol by March 31st and be entitled to a major fee reduction. The course organized by Mappamondo GIS in collaboration with Capo Rizzuto Marine Protected Area, represents a unique training initiative that offers the chance to learn Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing methodologies while becoming a certified SCUBA diver in the context of marine environment management and science.
Participants are introduced to the underwater world through PADI Open Water Diver and specialty courses, and to GIS through leading ESRI authorized classes. The skills gained are put into practice on a real case study concerning marine habitat mapping from remotely sensed images and finding associations among biotic and abiotic components using GIS. Marine fauna and flora, habitat and GIS data are collected in the field while SCUBA diving or snorkeling. The course is at its 4th edition. It will be held from the 26th of July to the 4th of August in the Capo Rizzuto Marine Protected Area, Crotone - Italy. Scholarship may become available at a later stage. Those already enrolled in the course will have priority on their assignment. More information, previous editions photos and reviews and online registration at: URL: www.mappamondogis.it/divegis.htm Email: [email protected]
