Underwater Naturalist

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Welcome To The Course!
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Before You Start
- How to use this course
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Introduction to the aquatic realm
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- Some definitions...
- What are some physical and structural differences between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems?
- What is symbiosis?
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The Linnaeus Classification System
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- Why classify?
- What taxa do scientists use to classify?
- What problems do taxonomists have when it comes to classifying?
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Overview of Aquatic Life
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- What are aquatic photosynthesizers?
- What characterises the aquatic animals in each major vertebrate and invertebrate phylum?
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Aquatic Organisms: Myths and Human Misperceptions
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- What does the label hazardous mean and do aquatic animals attack?
- How can we reduce the risks?
- What misperceptions and myths surround aquatic life?
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Human Interactions with Aquatic Life
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- How to you passively interact with aquatic organisms?
- Can you touch, ride, hunt or feed aquatic life?
- What diving techniques should you use to preserve bottom dwelling organisms and to minimize disturbing aquatic life?
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The Project AWARE Foundation
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- Project AWARE and why you're a natural ambassador for the ocean
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Specialty Activities and Aquatic Life
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- How to minimise impact while taking photos, using DPVs and night diving and getting involved with monitoring activities
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Next Steps
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