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MAERC Logo"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." -W.B.Yates

NARRATIVE

After several years of research, the IADP educational department decided to address the lack in internationally recognized professional curricula for pro divers active in scientific, environmental protection enforcement and public safety sectors. In November 2022 a location was secured in Egypt's - Ain Sokhna region in the Dome Marina.
The infrastructure provided at the Dome Marina is perfect for our curricula development, but also more importantly due to it's vicinity to the Red Sea largest industrial infrastructure; a perfect experimental research centre location, to develop our knowledge and understanding of pollution, and it's impact on the Red Sea.

MISSION

A qualitative marine science hubs; where environmentalism, technology, science and marine skills education, foster sustainable development, safeguard and restore marine biodiversity. Developing internationally recognized, marine science professional and non professional skills development curricula.
Provide a modern infrastructure, and fostering international cooperation, with universities, ngo's, go's active in research, sustainable development and conservation.
Spearheading experimental research in the fields of sustainable development, fisheries, energy, erosion, water treatment, biosphere restoration. 

LOCATIONS

Currently we are managing the development of MAERC in both Ain Sokhna - Egypt and in Port Sudan - Sudan. The curricula being developed are reflecting the very needs of the areas and people they are serving. Curricula are developed to mitigate the adverse effects, each area is experiencing. While our project location in Egypt, is impacted by tourism, industrial and direct human interaction. In Sudan we face indirect consequences of global warming, and direct human interaction in unsustainable fishing and poaching practices.

CURRICULA DEVELOPMENT 2023

Egypt:

  • GoBlu3 - The Art and Technology of SeaScaping.
  • GoBlu3 - Scientific Diver Level 1
  • Dive Professional - Training and Exploration PRO Level 1
  • Dive Professional - Scientific Diver PRO Level 1
  • Dive Professional - Public Service Diver PRO Level 1
  • Dive Professional - Seamanship PRO Level 1

Sudan:

  • GoBlu3 - COTS Eradication Specialty Course Diver/PRO
  • GoBlu3 - Marine Predators Monitoring Specialty Course Diver/PRO
  • Dive Professional - Marine Park Rangers PRO Level 1

"2023, the year we stopped destroying, the reefs of the Red Sea."

VISION

While Egypt is a world leader in fixed moorings, many countries around the Red Sea still do not have access to the necessary infrastructure. The resulting damage to these reefs, of anchoring damages, could easily be avoided, with fixed moorings, avoiding the need for destructive anchoring practices. The IADP, with it's GOBLU3 Red Sea alliance will change this, by giving access to the machinery, courses and organize regular mooring missions to countries in need around the Red Sea basin.

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"People protect what they love and society values that which it can monetize."

GoBlu3 rethinks conservation and safeguarding of natural resources, for the benefit of nature and the coastal communities that rely on it.

The urgency to act on the dire reports emerging from the world's oceans has never been greater. Traditional conservation efforts over the past 70 years are failing to meet their objectives. GoBlu3 offers a renewed approach to conservation and sustainable development by re-evaluating our marine resources and the ways we monitor and manage them.

Reconnecting with the sea means inspiring more people about the potential of our coastal regions and fostering a new generation of innovative coastal and marine businesses. GoBlu3 empowers communities to set local priorities, value their greatest assets, and revitalize their shorelines.

Without necessary support, communities and businesses struggle to harness the sea's abundant potential for cleaner energy, food, and sustainable development. Insufficient resources discourage local authorities from innovating to protect homes and businesses from climate change.

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THE VAULT SUDAN"Rising sea temperatures and seasonal temperature spikes, are threatening the more fragile coral types of Sudan's pristine shore lines. What was a once or twice in a decade occurrence, has now turned into a deadly yearly event, of bleaching and algae blooms. During these bleaching events, temperatures can top 35°C (95°F)". 

"Saving the Past and Future of Sudan's Red Sea Aquaculture."

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Since October 2021, we have been diligently working on establishing our association as inclusive, transparent, and democratic. Our main priority has been leveraging technology to enhance cooperation among our members. With the help of donors, sponsors, and partners, we developed the Intranet Management System (IMS). This system is currently used daily by our volunteers, managers, and directors located worldwide. They work remotely to continue setting up the management infrastructure and communicate with our project developers on the ground.

We are also focused on a variety of projects aimed at supporting our membership. One of these is the relaunch of THEDIVEPROFESSIONAL.ORG, our online member portal, in the fall of 2024. The renewed portal will enhance the features our community loved in previous versions and introduce many unique new features. The upgraded services and products will aim to enhance our members' careers and outlook, including lobbying, legal support, group insurance, benefits, and continuing education, to name a few. This platform will enable members to voice their opinions and connect online with peers.

Our most ambitious initiative has been the implementation of our GOBLU3, MAERC, and VAULT projects, developed over the last few decades. Operation Red Sea tested these concepts on the shorelines of Sudan and Egypt's Red Sea. Recently the research phase of #OPREDSEA has been concluded, suitable locations for our further development have been secured in the Ain Sokhna (Northern Red Sea, 80 KM South of Suez - Egypt) region.