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	Training courses are offered in SCUBA diving for all levels through our associate, Lacadives. We encourage Marine Biologists to avail of this facility to acquire necessary skills for field research.

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Established in 1993 as a non-profit Research and Education Organization registered as a Public Charitable Trust under the Societies Registration Act, Reef Watch Marine Conservation has been engaged in research projects & awareness initiatives for the conservation of marine ecosystems.
Profile of Activities
	NDTV-Reef Watch documentary film “Underwater the hidden truth” was aired on NDTV 24X7 in June-July 2008 in 3 parts on marine issues pertaining to Lakshdweep and Andaman Islands respectively
	Reef Watch Researcher awarded the National Geographic Society’s Grant in support of the project “Status and Distribution Studies of the Coconut Crab: Need for Conservation in the Nicobar Group of Islands”
	A Conservation Poster “The Dugong of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands” with images and data compiled by RWMC was released by the Chief Wildlife Warden of the A & N Islands at STAPCOR 2008 in the Lakshadweep Islands.
	Study on the Dugong dugon (sea-cow) of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands - supported by HSBC, India and SWBG Conservation Fund, USA
	"We Will Keep Mumbai Power-Full" with Tata Power Company Ltd. - an Education & Awareness initiative on Electrical Power Conservation with Schools in Mumbai.
	Reef Watch carries out an ocean clean-up under the Blue Brigade Campaign with 80 students from Shishuvan Schoool at Carter Road, Bandra on 6th March 2007.
	Reef Watch & Godrej combine in an educational field trip for school children to the Godrej Mangrove Site at Vikhroli, Mumba on 27th February 2007.
	RWMC, Marine Biologist receives Commendation Award on Independence Day, 2006 for his contribution to Marine Conservation, particularly of coral reef ecosytems in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
	Marine Conservation awareness programs with schools, 2006
	Detailed survey of coral reef ecosystems in the A & N Islands carried out in 2006 for CORDIO and HSBC.
	Extensive education and awareness programs were carried out in A & N Islands addressing a wide cross-section of populace including children, local inhabitants and village captains.
	Capacity Building program in SCUBA Diving and Coral Reef Conservation & Management, sponsored by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India was carried out in the Andamans in Feb-March, 2006 for Senior Officials of the Department of Environment & Forests and Officers of the A & N Administration.
	April 20, 2006: Beach clean-up and marine biodiversity conservation program for The American School of Bombay and Beacon High School
	Aid to Flood Affected Areas in Mumbai
	Reefwatch celebrates World Ocean Day, 2005 with Olive on June 8th....
	Excerpts from Socio-economic Survey Report....
	Tsunami Impact Assessment of Coral Reefs in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
	March 18, 2005: Presentation to St. Mary's School Mumbai on the marine biodiversity and indigenous tribes of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands
	“Relief and rehabilitation work for the Tsunami victims in the Andaman and Nicobar islands”
	Troubled Waters' documentary by Sumer Verma winner of Vatavaran Film Festival 2003 for sale for the Tsunami Relief Fund
	RWMC Ocean Clean Up Day on 22nd January, 2005
	RWMC celebrated Ocean Clean Up Day on 2nd October, 2004
	RWMC Marine Biologist awarded doctorate degree from University of Pune
	RWMC Marine biologist awarded Sanctuary 'Earth Hero' for 2003
	Troubled Waters' documentary by Sumer Verma winner of Vatavaran Film Festival 2003

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