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Marine conservation organizations have joined together to offer the inaugural Ocean Awareness Training on Hawaii.

Don’t miss your chance to take part in this course, which will provide multi-disciplinary knowledge of Hawaii’s unique marine environment.

Participants will learn about current ocean conservation efforts and opportunities to get involved.

The program is open to the public – no prior experience is required.

Instructors include university scientists, government agency staff, environmental educators, and conservation practitioners.

Classes will be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, Thursday, Dec. 11 and Monday, Dec. 15 at West Hawaii Civic Center in Kailua Kona.

Participants are required to take part in all three sessions, and a three-hour field project in order to receive C.O.R.A.L. certification (Care of our Culture, Oceans, Reefs and Animal Life).

To register, visit: http://oceanawarehawaii.org