CRRI102x Coral Reefs: Data and Monitoring

CRRI102x Coral Reefs: Data and Monitoring

Effective conservation and climate resilience rely on strong data and monitoring systems. The course is designed to build practical monitoring knowledge and support practitioners, community members and decision-makers who use coral reef data to inform conservation, management, and policy decisions.

Integrating traditional and local knowledge with scientific data, this course examines practical tools and approaches for monitoring ecosystem health, tracking changes over time, and informing adaptive management.

Learners will build a foundational understanding of how robust monitoring systems underpin effective, evidence-based conservation.

This course is designed for NGO staff, government workers, natural resource managers, fishers, and anyone interested in monitoring the health of coral reefs and evidence-based decision-making. Join us to strengthen your monitoring skills and enhance coral reef resilience efforts!

Content Covered:

The course focuses on strengthening the full monitoring cycle - from defining clear objectives, to selecting appropriate methods, collecting and analysing data, and communicating findings in ways that support informed decision-making. Learners will engage with applied examples and realistic scenarios that reflect the complex environmental and social contexts in which reef monitoring takes place.

What you will learn:

After completing the course in full you will be able to:

1. Define your monitoring goals. 
2. Select appropriate data types and collection methodologies to meet your monitoring goals.
3. Collect data and information using methodologies and approaches outlined in the course.
4. Interpret and communicate the findings to relevant stakeholders in line with monitoring goals.
5. Appreciate the value of and be able to integrate data from both scientific and traditional sources to strengthen coral reef monitoring and conservation.
6. Where appropriate, apply a gender and inclusion lens when planning data collection and interpreting and communicating results. 

Find out more about CRRI102x & enroll

How to enroll

1. Visit the CRRI102x edX Edge website.
2. Click on the "Register" button located at the top-right corner of the page.
3. Fill out your personal details including name, email address*, and preferred password.
4. Confirm your email by clicking the link sent to your inbox.
5. Complete your profile by adding any relevant information (optional).
6. Once set up, you can browse courses, enroll, and start learning!

Cost: Free

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