Using Citizen Science to Monitor Coral Bleaching and Hawksbill Sea Turtle Populations in the Red Sea
This project will be implemented under a collaboration between JREDS and Indiana University in the United State of America. It will aim to initiate a citizen science program to monitor coral bleaching and hawksbill sea turtle populations in Aqaba, Jordan. The specific objectives of the project are:
• Engage volunteers and tourists in marine surveys and conservation in Aqaba
• Develop public awareness about sea turtles and coral reefs in Aqaba
• Establish new monitoring program of coral reefs and sea turtles for JREDS
• Utilize data collected by volunteers to assess coral health and status of sea turtles in Aqaba
• Engage volunteers and tourists in marine surveys and conservation in Aqaba
• Develop public awareness about sea turtles and coral reefs in Aqaba
• Establish new monitoring program of coral reefs and sea turtles for JREDS
• Utilize data collected by volunteers to assess coral health and status of sea turtles in Aqaba
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
The Jordan Royal Ecological Diving Society
Country:
Jordan
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 32,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 1,412.43
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 1,412.43
Project Number:
JOR/SGP/OP6/Y4/STAR/BD/19/15
Status:
Currently under execution
Grantee Contact |
| Mr. Mohammad Tawaha |
| Phone: 0775244206 |
| Email: aqabamanager@jreds.org |
Address |
|
Khalda/ Hamed Jaber St Amman , Amman , |
Website |
| http://www.jreds.org |
SGP Country office contact
Mr. Anas Abdel Raouf Khasawneh
Phone:
00962/6/5100420 Ext: 246
Fax:
00962/6/5100430
Email:
Address
UNDP Jordan/ shmeisani, Ishaq Al Edwan street/ P.O.Box 941631
Amman, Arab States, 11183
Amman, Arab States, 11183
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