Dear all,
The second early-bird registration deadline for the Dive GIS 2011 course is
quickly approaching. Enroll by March 31st 2011 and be entitled to a reduced
registration fee.
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 6th edition! It will be held from the 31st of July to
the 10th of August 2011 in the Capo Rizzuto Marine Protected Area, Crotone -
Italy.
Dive GIS course is for you if you wish to:
1. Learn state of the art GIS and Remote Sensing methodologies used
formarine
applications
2. Learn to use the ArcGIS software
3. Become a certified diver
4. Collect scientific data in the field and underwater
5. Identify marine flora and fauna
6. Be passionate about the marine environment and the conservation of its
resources
7. Network and socialize in an international environment
More information, photos and reviews from previous editions and online
registration at:
URL: www.mappamondogis.it/divegis.htm
Email: i...@mappamondogis.com
