Beginners in any new pursuit or activity climb quickly upthe confidence curve, whether or not they have the skills or the knowledge of whatever it is they are learning. This has become known globally as the Dunning-Kruger effect and is graphed as a competence to confidence curve. Once you have an understanding of this phenomena, […]
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To the surprise of most people that live here, Hong Kong has a significant number of coral reefs in our coastal waters. In fact, with the increase in sea temperature (3 degrees over the last 15 years), our coral reefs are blossoming with life. However,we have a few problems here also. This course is complimentary
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In the high consumption environment of Hong Kong there is a need to give back, to make contributions to the betterment of society. But it’s not just about doing something that feels good, it’s also about understanding why it is necessary and, hopefully being inspired to do more. This CSR course covers the sustainability goals
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Water, the most incredible substance on earth covers over 70% of the planet’s surface. And because of ‘surface tension,’ it has the ability to produce waves that circle the entire globe, and rise up to hundreds of feet tall. It also is in one continuous ocean totally interconnected, so moves with the gravitational pull of
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Disposable living is deeply ingrained in our culture, and plastic is the material that drives our throwaway lifestyle. Its threads of polymers make up the very fabric of our lives, and the substance comes from a whole host of synthetic or organic compounds you can shape into pretty much anything you want. All it takes
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The weather is the single most important topic you need to know if you are going to have anything to do with the ocean. The weather has the power to turn the sea into a raging foam in minutes. It has the ability to close out the sun or to oveer heat you. It is
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This course provides the background knowledge for and introduces students to the vital role that mangroves play in the marine ecosystem, how they develop. You will learn how to map an actual mangrove forest and recognise the trees and other life that inhabits this incredible environment.The practical elements of this course will collect data to
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The ocean is a dynamic environment that, to the uneducated, can change without notice from being a benign, calm enjoyable swimming pool into a raging monster of immense power with frightening consequences. This course provides the knowledge required for the beginner (or more advanced) Sit On Top (SOT) kayaker to plan their day on the
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The ocean is a dynamic environment that, to the uneducated, can change without notice from being a benign, calm enjoyable swimming pool into a raging monster of immense power with frightening consequences. This course provides the knowledge required for the beginner (or more advanced) SUP to plan their day on the ocean without fear of
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The ocean is a dynamic environment that, to the uneducated, can change without notice from being a benign, calm enjoyable swimming pool into a raging monster of immense power with frightening consequences. This course provides the knowledge required for the beginner (or more advanced) sea kayaker to plan their day on the ocean without fear
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