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Geographical Fieldwork Grants 2007
Please ensure that you read the guidelines before completing this form
Word processed forms are acceptable but must follow this page layout exactly
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a) Name of project
Philippines Coral Awareness and Research Expedition 2007 _____________________
b) Name (short version: 2 or 3 words only)
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Affiliation (i.e. University/Organisation)
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Name of project leader/director
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Address of leader/director
Philippines 2007 ______________________________________
Durham University _______________________________________
Catherine Cole ______________________________________________
Permanent address
Term-time address (if different)
Great Hayesden Farmhouse,
Lower Haysden Lane,
Tonbridge,
Kent
TN11 9BA
5-6 Fenwick Terrace,
Durham,
DH1 4JJ
tel (day) 01732 369182
(eve) 01732 369182
Mobile 07989429501
email catherine.cole@durham.ac.uk
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Project website address (if any):
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Number of UK members
NA________________________________________________________
8 ________________
Number of members from other nations 0 ____
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Location (Country, region)
Number of host country members
Total number of members
4 __________
12 ________________
Philippines, Cebu ___________________________________________________
Latitude (degrees, minutes N or S) 10°, 17" North Longitude (degrees, minutes E or W) 124° 2.6" East
8.
Attach to the front of your application an A4 map showing the location of your research area.
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Dates From 23rd June to
10.
RGS-IBG Recognition
This project wishes to apply for: Approval and financial support
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Budget
18th August _______
Total £21,138 ____________________
Days in the field 56 __________________________
Total team member contributions £6,000 ________
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Please tick the box if you are interested in the use of a Land Rover loaned
from the Gordon Foundation (as outlined in section F of the guidelines): 
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Aim of research
Describe the research team’s overall aim and supporting objectives. Use no more than 100 words
full details to be given in question 14.
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Survey all Reef Check sites from previous DU CARE expeditions to assess for any improvement or
degradation in reef health.
Carry out Reef Check surveys in new areas, particularly those damaged by the recent oil spill.
Promote marine conservation in schools and coastal regions through presentations, signs and
murals.
Conduct a detailed anthropological study to determine the extent of knowledge and commitment to
sustainable fishery and conservation.
Take part in clean up dives around Cebu.
Make courtesy calls to local leaders to discuss their views and ideas for the future of their seas.
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Details of research programme
a) Explain why and how this research programme has been developed. (150 words max)
The Philippine Archipelago is home to the richest diversity of marine organisms in the world, where
coral reefs provide a highly balanced yet delicate ecosystem for over 900 fish species. The main trade in the
Philippines, through which the majority of people gain their income, is through fishing in these incredibly
wealthy seas. However, this resource is heavily exploited through over fishing, including illegal fishing
practices using dynamite and cyanide. These methods are destroying large areas of coral reef and are very
dangerous, putting many fishermen at great risk of their lives. The fish stocks in the Visayan Sea are now
just 10% of their former abundance, and are rapidly becoming even more depleted. Following the success of
the three previous year’s expeditions, we aim to promote the importance of coral reef conservation so that,
over time, the Philippine seas will be able to regenerate their former beauty and prosperity.
b) Describe the fieldwork methods to be used to achieve the objectives listed in question 13. (400
words)
The biological methodology comprises the main part of the expedition, and will be carried out using
Reef Check surveys (www.reefcheck.org). This method is the most widely used method for assessing the
health of coral reefs worldwide, as it is simple and therefore accessible to anyone, irrespective of their
scientific background. Reef Check is very effective, as it measures the abundance of key fish and
invertebrate species, which are both sensitive to human impact, and easy to identify. There are nine different
indicator species, of fish and invertebrates, which represent different influences on the marine ecosystem.
For example, an abundance of diadema sea urchins is a strong indication of over fishing of the urchin
predators. The survey also collects data on the bottom composition of the reef, such as hard/soft coral; rock;
sand etc. This is conducted along a 100m transect line, divided into four 20m sections, each of 5m in width
and depth. At each site, two transect lines are laid down to assess the reef health in both deep (12m) and
shallow (6m) water. Reef Check surveys also record details of over 30 environmental conditions, and a
rating of several human impacts in the area. This method has been adopted by marine park authorities,
scientific institutions and is also used for government surveys.
The most important aspect of the project is to raise public awareness of marine conservation issues
and gain the interest and passion of the local people. It is with their support that an effective long term
improvement in the quality of the reefs can be made. The team will give weekly presentations in local areas
and schools, using poster making competitions, games and discussions. We will also be designing and
installing informative signs, to be displayed in coastal areas, and painting a mural in Cebu city, to reinforce
the importance of marine conservation.
The anthropological study will be carried out through informal discussions with local fishermen and
dive shop operators, using questionnaires, which comply with the strict guidelines of the American
Anthropological Society (http://www.aaanet.org). This will allow us to measure the extent of participation with
conservational techniques that are in place, and respect for the laws. The results from the expedition in 2006
proved that, despite the restrictions, fishermen continue to fish inside the sanctuaries. In 2007 we aim to
reinforce the importance and necessity of these sanctuaries and to improve the diligence with which they are
preserved. Any language difficulties will be remedied by the Filipino team, with whom we will be working
closely.
15. Details of research area
Describe the geography of your research area as outlined in your location map in question 8. (200
words)
The research area is based in Cebu, at the Coastal Dynamics Foundation on Mactan Island. Cebu is
part of the main island group, the Visayas, in the centre of the archipelago. The landmass of Cebu is about
4,400 km2 and it has a population of 2.4 million. The islands form part of the Pacific Ring of Fire and are
therefore volcanic in origin. There is a long mountain range than runs along the length of Cebu island,
however there are no active volcanoes in this region. Mactan is a small island, to the east of Cebu,
connected by a bridge to the main island. A large part of the research is to be conducted of the coast of
some of the smaller islands surrounding Cebu. These are marked on the map by red circles. The Philippines
have a tropical marine climate with two seasons; dry and wet. The dry season is from September to May and
the wet season is from June to September. The temperature ranges from a maximum in May (38°C) to a
minimum in December and January (25°C). The weather in the Visayas is localised, so there is significant
variation throughout the region.
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16. Bibliography of proposed research
List up to six key publications, maps and other materials used in the development of the research
objectives of the project.
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Wilfredo G. Yap et al (1996) Winning the Future in Fisheries
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http://taichi.dyndns.org/richard/pic_phil01/visayas.jpg
http://www.cebudive.org
http://www.reefcheck.org
http://aaanet.org
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Advisors
List up to five key advisors and their expertise who have helped you develop your research
programme. Please indicate their area of expertise.
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Charlotte Packman – Leader of Philippines Coral Awareness and Research Expedition 2006 (DU
CARE 2006)
Dr. Andrew Kent – Durham University Student Medical Officer
Dr. Vik Mohan – GP, medical and expedition advisor, medical officer for Philippines Coral
Awareness and Research Expedition 2004 (DU CARE 2004)
18. Association with the host country
Give details of the main Government body and any other key organisations with which are you
collaborating in the host country.
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Coastal Dynamics Foundation in Mactan, Cebu.
Lapu Lapu City Council
Antonio Oposa (Environmental Lawyer in the Philippines)
Permissions
Please indicate (i) the steps that have been taken to establish what permissions are required from the
host country authorities to undertake this work and (ii) what stage you have reached in obtaining such
permissions. Please enclose copies of any permits and / or correspondence. Tourist visas are not
sufficient.
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City of Lapu Lapu, Cebu, Philippines (approval given in 2004 City Resolution to DU CARE)
Support from Philippines Navy Coastguard
Lapu Lapu City, Major’s Office
The permission of Lapu Lapu City Council was established in 2004 by the Philippines Coral
Awareness and Research Expedition 2004 (please see Appendix 1 - attached). Nora Ross (of the Coastal
Dynamics Foundation in Mactan) is arranging all other permissions for us, as she has done for the previous
expeditions. These have yet to be confirmed.
Do you intend to bring any scientific samples back to Britain?
No
If Yes, please state the nature of the material you propose to export, and attach letters from the
relevant authorities in your host country confirming permission to do this.
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19 cont Have the following been informed of your plans?:
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
(this includes your obtaining the latest relevant FCO travel advice bulletin)
British High Commission / Embassy in the host country
Has the project been endorsed by a UK university?
Has the project applied for endorsement by a UK university?
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No
Pending
Pending
Yes
Which University?......Durham University...................................................................................
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Project members
List names, ages, qualifications, nationalities and languages spoken by the leader and team members
from both the UK and host country, and give full details of previous expedition or research experience.
University staff members and Research Fellows of the team should be listed separately. University
students should give the name of their institution, year of residence and subject being studied.
UK Team Members – 8 Undergraduate Students from Durham Univeristy
Catherine Cole – Team Leader
 20 years old
 British
 Medical Officer for DU CARE 2006
 2nd year Natural Sciences Student (Chemistry, Geology, Anthropology)
 PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
 Reef Check trained
 RGS Wilderness First Aid Training (2006)
Sarah Hillman – Philippine Liason
 20 years old
 British
 Team Member of DU CARE 2006
 2nd year Geography Student
 PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
 Reef Check trained
Olivia Mcgregor – Anthropologist
 20 years old
 British
 2nd year Combined Social Sciences Student
 PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
 Coral Cay diving expedition experience in the Philippines (2005)
Malcolm Simms – Grant Application Officer
 20 years old
 British
 2nd year Geography Student
 PADI Open Water Diver
 Expedition experience in Peru and Iceland
Jessica Jarvis – Logistics Officer
 20 years old
 British
 2nd year Natural Sciences Student (Geography, Economics and Politics)
 PADI Rescue Diver
 Coral Cay diving expedition experience in Malaysia (2005)
Lusheen Beaumont – Medical Officer
 20 years old
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Filipino
Fluent in both the English language and Tagalog (one of the main dialects in the Philippines)
2nd year Law Student
PADI Rescue Diver working towards PADI Dive Master
Experienced Diver
Oliver Offord - Treasurer
 19 years old
 British
 1st year Economics Student
 PADI Adventure Diver
 Experience in underwater photography
Caroline Walter - Fundraiser
 19 years old
 British
 1st year Law Student
 PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
 Travel and expedition experience
Host Country Members – All Filipinos, fluent in English and local dialects
Nora Ross – Co Founder and Director of the Coastal Dynamics Foundation
 Nora will coordinate the logistics of the expedition, including all transport; equipment;
accommodation whilst away from CDF; boats.
 Commanding Officer of the Philippine Coastguard Auxiliary with direct contact and access to the
hyperbaric chamber on board the coastguard patrol ship, Philippine Navy Marina, and the
hyperbaric chamber at camp Lapu lapu in Cebu City.
 Nora will also be making arrangements for our security for the duration of the expedition.
Romeo Erbito
 PADI Divemaster
 Over 12,000 logged dives
 SCUBA technician, will be in charge of the maintenance of the equipment used, including the
compressors on board the boats
 Experienced boat driver and crew member
 Very experienced at Reef Check, also a Lapu Lapu Fish Warden
Sergio Ochea Jnr.
 PADI Rescue Diver
 Has been working as a boat captain for CDF for over 13 years
 Junior Reef Check Champion
 Involved with training local fisherman to do Reef Check Surveys
 Previously worked as a fisherman himself
There will also be a Filipino team member, responsible for the safety of each dive. They will ensure that
oxygen is carried on board at all times, and will be qualified in first aid and oxygen administration.
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Risk Assessment
It is assumed you have undertaken a written risk assessment of your project. Please give details of
this risk assessment here. If you need further space, please attach the assessment to your application
form and notify the Grants Officer accordingly.
Please see Appendix 2 – attached.
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Medical skills
List the first aid training and medical qualifications of all your team members.
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Catherine Cole – RGS Wilderness First Aid Training (2006), Red Cross First Aid Course (2005).
Lusheen Beaumont – Emergency First Response Course (2006), St Johns Ambulance First Aid
Course (2005), hoping to take part in the RGS Wilderness First Aid Course 2007.
Olivia Mcgregor – Emergency First Response Course (2006), First Aid Course (2005)
Jessica Jarvis – Emergency First Response Course (2006)
Sarah Hillman – First Aid Course (2005)
Several members of the Filipino team are also qualified in First Aid.
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Health, safety and casualty evacuation
Outline the plans you have made to ensure the safety of all members of your team, including any plans for
casualty evacuation.
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All team members will have obtained at least a basic first aid qualification, and will have been
certified as fit to dive, by the date of departure to the Philippines.
All team members will be PADI qualified divers, at least to the level of Open Water Diver, which
allows divers to dive to a depth of 18m, which is well within the limits of the Reef Check Surveys.
All dives will be planned, strictly adhering to the rules laid down by PADI, and a Filipino safety diver
will accompany the team at all times.
Medical facilities are located nearby in Cebu City, which has 5 hospitals conforming to Western
standards due to the presence of the international airport in the city.
The Philippines provide a 24 hour advice hotline. Tel: 02 855 9911
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office website will be consulted regularly to monitor the political
situation in Cebu, and changes will be made to the expedition planning if necessary.
The team will carry a first aid kit at all times, however in case of emergency the following institutes
can be contacted:
Emergency Evacuation
Assistance Manila
AFP Search & Rescue Facilities,
GHQ Philippine Air Forces,
Vilamor Air Base,
Pasay City,
Philippines
Phone: +63 (2) 911-7996
Phone: +63 (2) 911-6385
AFP-Air And Seaborne
Search and Rescue Facilities and Equipment
Manila,
Philippines
Contact Person: Sergeant Flores
505 Division Phone: +63 (2) 833-7546
Air force Phone: +63 (2) 832-1067
Cebu Recompression Chamber
Viscom Station Hospital,
Military Camp Lapu-Lapu,
Lahug,
Cebu City,
Philippines
Contact Person: Mamerto Ortega
Phone: +63 (32) 310-709 Chamber
Phone: +63 (32) 232-2464 to 68 location 3625
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Military Helicopter Evacuation
Lapu-Lapu Military Camp,
Cebu City,
Philippines
Contact Person: Major Santos
Phone: +63 (32) 312-325
Police Assistance
Phone: + 63 (2) 166
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Travel and logistics
Give an outline of your method of travel, route, accommodation and supplies. Please indicate if an
agency is helping with logistics and if so, give details.
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Whilst in the UK, the logistics will be organised by our Logistics Officer.
The team will fly from London, Heathrow to Cebu international airport, via Doha, with Qatar Airways.
Nora Ross (CDF) will organise the logistics whilst in the Philippines, including travel by boat or van,
accommodation and food.
During the time in Cebu, the accommodation will consist of strong bamboo huts in the Coastal
Dynamics Foundation. Whilst away from Cebu, this will range from basic hostels to camping on
beach.
All food will be prepared by the Coastal Dynamics Foundation, who will travel with us and provide all
meals throughout the duration of the expedition.
Specialised equipment
Describe any field equipment being used and previous experience in the use of any specialised items
such as GPS.
GPS receivers will be used to find the exact sites for Reef Check surveys and to record the position of
new sites. Some members of the team are familiar with the use of this kind of hand held GPS
although all will be given instruction upon arrival by the Filipino team members.
SCUBA equipment will be used while conducting the surveys. All team members will be fully qualified
to use this. During the survey, the results will be recorded on an underwater slate, using a pencil.
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Budget. Please give details of your planned income and expenditure under the following
headings. If need be, please add any budget headings to the list.
EXPENDITURE
Pre-fieldwork / preparation
£250
Training
Provided by CDF
International travel (flights)
£4,800
Subsistence (accommodation and food)
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In-country travel
Provided by CDF at
Local counterparts / guides
Field equipment
£1,500 pp
£12,000 in total.
Insurance
£800
Medical / health & safety
£200
Film / photography
£50
Post-fieldwork activities
£100
Preparation of project report
£100
Dissemination of findings
£50
Production and installations of informative signs
£500
Presentations in local schools
£200
Contingency (usually 10% of sub-total)
TOTAL
£2,088
£21,138
INCOME
Personal contributions
Grant giving trusts
Commercial sponsorship
Fund raising events & activities
Individuals donations
Other sources
TOTAL
£6,000
£7,000 required,
applying at present
aim = £6,138
£2,000
£
£21,138
Support from other organisations to date
State amount of any financial contribution awarded or promised by other funding bodies. Also indicate
what other funding applications are pending or are yet to be made.
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Durham University
PADI Project Aware
Duke of Edinburgh’s Trust
Chester Zoo
British Ecological Society
BSAC
All pending
Project report and other outputs
a) List the proposed outputs from the project (e.g. final report, published papers, articles, educational
literature), indicating when each item will be available and for whose benefit it is being produced.
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Data Reports – August 2007 for leaders of each Municipality in which Reef Check data is collected
Presentations – For local community whilst in the Philippines, also for BFAR (Bureau of Fisheries
and Aquatic Resources) and the Coastguard.
Preliminary Report – September 2007 for all funding bodies
Full Report – January 2007 for all funding bodies, future potential teams, Coastal Dynamics
Foundation, Lapu Lapu City Council.
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b) The Society requires that project teams receiving RGS-IBG approval submit a full report with
details of the research undertaken to the Society within one year of returning from the field (refer to
the Guide to Writing Expedition Reports). Please indicate when the final report will be completed
and to which other organisations and authorities the report will be sent.
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The final report will be completed by the end of January 2008 and will be sent to all funding
organisations, the Coastal Dynamics Foundation in Cebu, Lapu Lapu City Council, and future
expedition teams.
c) List those team members producing dissertations or other degree-related project work as a direct
result of their participation in this project.
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None
Reports from previous expeditions or research projects
If team members have participated in other group projects, give full references for any resulting
reports or papers. Please indicate the status of final reports for any previous projects approved or
supported by the Society in which the current team participated and projects to which the current
application is a direct follow-up, even if current team members were not involved in the previous
project.
DU CARE 2004
DU CARE 2005
DU CARE 2006 – preliminary report submitted, final report pending
Philippines Coral Awareness and Research Expedition 2007 is a direct follow-up to these three
previous expeditions. Catherine Cole and Sarah Hillman assisted in the production of the final report for
DU CARE 2006 as they were team members.
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Contact address while research team is in the field
Contact details of home agent in UK and host country contact while the research team is in the field.
Home agent:
Contact in the host country:
Name: Deborah Cole
Name: Nora Ross
Address:
Great Hayesden Farmhouse,
Lower Haysden Lane,
Tonbridge,
Kent,
TN11 9BA
Address:
Buyong Beach.
Maribago,
Lapu-Lapu City,
Cebu,
Philippines 6015
Tel: 01732 369182
Tel: +63 32 340 1845
Fax:
Fax: +63 32 340 5909
Mobile:
Mobile:
Email: deborahjcole@btopenworld.com
Email: tiacebu@skyinet.net
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Referee statements
Two referee statements are required for each application. One of these will normally be
from a university academic who can comment on the proposed research and
methodology, the other should be from an appropriate contact in the host country,
preferably from a government representative or an academic helping with your
research programme. Your referees should not be members of the fieldwork team, nor
be directly involved in the planning of the research. Please send each referee one of
the Request for a Referee Statement forms, downloadable from
www.rgs.org/grants, completing only the top two lines yourself, and ask them to
return the forms and their statements directly to the Society (by post, fax or email) by
26 January / 22 June 2007. These are very important: your application is
jeopardised if the referee statements do not arrive on time.
Names, and contact details of the referees:
From the UK:
Name
Tim Burt
Address
Deans Office’s,
Durham University,
Durham
Tel: 0191
334 6129
From your host country:
Name
Mike Ross
Address
Buyong Beach,
Maribago,
Lapu-Lapu City
Cebu
Philippines 6015
Tel:
+63 32 340 1845
fax
fax
email: t.p.burt@durham.ac.uk
email: mikeross@mozcom.com
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Data Protection Act 1984
The information you have given on this form will be held on computer and may be
released to other research planners, potential sponsors and / or the media. Please tick
here if you do not wish to have this information released.
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Application submission
I enclose:
Two copies of this application form and supporting documents
Two copies of A4 map of research area attached to the front of the form
The latitude and longitude co-ordinates of the research area (Question 7)
The £10 application fee
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Declaration
The information submitted in this application is to the best of my knowledge correct at
the time this application was made. Should any significant developments arise after this
application is made, such as change of team members or official permits being gained,
I will keep the Society informed of such developments. I have informed my two referees
that their statements should be returned directly to the Society by 26 January 2006.
Should this project be cancelled or postponed subsequent to receiving support from the
Society, I will return the grant awarded.
Signature(Leader/Director)………………………………………………..………Date……………
Acknowledgement of receipt will be by email unless otherwise requested. Please tick here if
you would prefer a posted acknowledgment. I would prefer postal confirmation
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APPENDIX 1 – Support from Lapu-Lapu City Council
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APPENDIX 2 – Risk Assessment
Organisation:
Expedition:
Name of Assessor:
Date of Assessment:
Review Date:
Activity
Diving
Philippines Coral Awareness Research Expedition
Philippines 2007
Lusheen Beaumont
18th November 2006
18th March 2007
Hazard
Identified
Equipment
Malfunction
Who is
at Risk
All divers
Likelihood of
Hazard
Rare
Severity of
Hazard
Fatal
Controls/ Precautions
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Rapid ascent
All divers
Occasional
Fatal
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Diver
Separation
All divers
Occasional
Fatal
-
Use only approved,
appropriate
equipment.
Ensure that the
equipment is well
maintained and
regularly serviced.
Carry out Buddy
Checks before each
Ascend at a rate of
dive.
not more than
18m/15ft per minute.
Make a safety stop at
about 5m/15ft for at
least 3 minutes.
Dive in Buddy pairs at
all times.
Contact to be
maintained
throughout the dive.
Immediate Reaction in the
Occurrence of Hazard
- Clear emergency
procedure implemented.
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Dive monitored by
shore/boat able to give
assistance & emergency
care.
Oxygen administration
equipment and trained
Divers
should surface
administrators
on site
immediately and reestablish contact.
First aid provided or
hospital care if necessary.
Is the risk
acceptable?
- Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Decompression
Illness and
Arterial Gas
Embolism
All divers
Occasional
Major
Injury/
Fatal
- Use approved
decompression tables
or decompression
computers to plan
dives. Slow ascent.
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Contact with
dive boat/
propeller
All divers
Rare
Fatal
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Injury from other
boats
All divers
Rare
Fatal
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Strict adherence to
dive plan, use of
depth gauges, dive
computers and
watches.
Progressive work-up
dives to acclimatise.
Only trained cox’n
permitted to operate
boat.
Divers comply with
specific instructions
from cox’n on the
entry and exit of
Flags
boat. displayed while
divers are
underwater.
Other surface traffic
monitored by boat
cover.
Divers marked by
SMBs or DSMBs.
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Oxygen administration
- Yes
equipment and trained
administrators on site.
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Initiate First Aid procedures
Emergency plan of
transport to nearest
decompression chamber.
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Boat equipped with First
Aid kit.
All team members trained
in First Aid.
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Yes
First Aid kit on board boat
and personnel trained in
First Aid.
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Yes
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Deteriorating
weather
conditions
All divers
Frequent
Fatal
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Strong currents
All divers
Rare
Fatal
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Entanglement
in underwater
obstructions
All divers
Rare
Fatal
-
Shark/Fish
attacks, Sea
snake bites
All divers
Rare
Fatal
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Poisonous
marine
flora/fauna
All divers
-
Occasional
Fatal
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Up to date weather
information used to
plan dives.
Weather conditions
constantly monitored
by dive
marshall/cox’n.
Diver recall
mechanism planned.
Alternative site
planned.
Details of dive trip
reported
toutilised
Tide tables
coastguard
daily
where appropriate.
before
departure.
Expert advice
and
consultation of up to
date information.
All divers should carry
appropriate cutting
equipment.
No provocation of
marine life.
Advice taken from
experts.
Vigilance during
dives.
Appropriate
exposure suits to be
worn to reduce
physical contact
Avoid touching
marine life
-
Dives cancelled if advised.
Dive terminated in the
case of a recall.
-
Yes
- Diving cancelled if advised.
- Yes
- Assistance from Buddy
- First Aid if necessary.
- No wreck or cave diving
unless appropriately trained
- Emergency evacuation
procedures planned.
- The appropriate first aid
should be carried out.
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
-
Use of appropriate
lotion/vinegar solutions to
treat reactions.
Evacuation procedures if
necessary.
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Exposure to
Climatic
Differences
Ear Infections
All divers
Occasional
Treatable
-
Unfit to dive
All divers
Rare
Fatal
-
Vertigo (while
underwater)
All divers
Rare
Treatable
-
Heat Stroke
All team
member
s
Occasional
Fatal
Heat Exhaustion
All team
member
s
Rare
Treatable
All team
member
s
Common
Dehydration
-
-
Treatable
-
Trips and
falls
Infection of cuts
and wounds
All team
member
s
Occasional
Treatable
-
Exposure to
Poisonous
All team
Occasional
Fatal
-
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Be advised not to
dive if experiencing
trouble equalising.
All team members
should have a ‘fitness
to dive’ medical
before departure.
Dental examination
Make use of visual
reference points and
dive buddy to aid reorientation
Drink plenty of water.
Try to avoid
prolonged exposure
to the sun.
Wear sun block, a
Thorough
hat and protective
acclimatisation
clothing.
Frequent intake of
fluid
Use of Sun block,
Drink plentyclothing
of water
protective
to
maintain
etc
adequate fluid
intake, especially
after diving.
Make sure fluid is
always available.
Relevant first aid to
ensure all wounds
adequately cleaned
and dressed.
Be alert and aware
- Ear drops
-
Contact emergency
medical care whilst
attempting to cool the
patient down.
- Attempt to cool patient
- Contact emergency care
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
- Yes
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Rest and lots of fluid.
Further medical treatment
if necessary.
-
Yes
-
Monitor the condition and
seek further medical
treatment if necessary.
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Yes
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First Aid
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Yes
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local
hazardous
wildlife
terrestrial
flora/fauna
(mosquitoes,
snakes etc)
member
s
Exposure to
Infectious
Diseases
Malaria,
Dengue Fever,
Yellow Fever,
Hepatitis A,
Rabies
All team
member
s
Rare
Fatal
HIV
All team
member
s
Rare
Fatal
Food poisoning
All team
member
s
Occasional
Treatable
Hazardous
food and
water
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of the dangers by
adhering to expert
information and
advice.
- Avoid contact with
organisms that are
unfamiliar.
- Appropriate
immunisations before
departure
- Avoid infection
through mosquito
bites by wearing
protective clothing at
dusk, using insect
repellent, mosquito
nets &spray.
- Don’t touch any
animals even if they
seem tame.
- Take care over what
eat
and drink
- you
Avoid
unprotected
- Hand
Washing
sex
- Make sure any
medical equipment is
sterile
- Be aware of all
methods of
transmission
- Good food hygiene
- Food safety training
- Avoid eating
undercooked food
-
Evacuation procedures if
further medical attention is
needed.
-
Seek immediate Medical
Attention
-
Yes
- Yes
-
Assess need for medical
attention.
-
Yes
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Nationwide
Hazards
Infection from
unsanitary
water
All team
member
s
Occasional
Fatal
Terrorist Attacks
and Kidnapping
All team
member
s
Rare
Fatal
Street Crime
All team
member
s
Frequent
Fatal
Vigilance to avoid
infected sources
- Using boiled water or
sterilising with iodine
tablets (do not use
iodine tablets too
regularly)
- Use a filter in addition
to boiling.
- Ensure that any
bottled water bought
is sealed or fizzy.
- Never use ice cubes.
- Regularly check for up
to date travel advice
from the Foreign and
Commonwealth office
and the British Embassy
in the Philippines.
-
-
-
Natural
Disasters,
typhoons (rainy
season Jul-Nov),
flooding,
landslides,
earthquakes
All team
member
s
Occasional
Fatal
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Avoid displays of
cash or jewellery or
expensive apparel
Using drivers or taxis
from a reputable
source.
Be vigilant and alert.
Seek up to date
advice and
information before
departure.
-
Emergency medical
attention
- Rescheduling of expedition if
advised to do so.
-
Yes
- Yes
- Yes
-
Rescheduling of expedition
if advised to do so.
-
Yes
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Social
Flights
Hazardous
people
Entrapment
(strangers with
children
befriend male
foreigners then
fabricate abuse
claims to extort
money)
Deep Vain
Thrombosis
(DVT)
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All team
member
s
All team
member
s
Occasional
Fatal
-
Never go out alone.
Be vigilant and alert
-
Yes
Rare
Serious
-
Be vigilant and alert
Take advise from
trusted local contacts
of local
troublemakers
-
Yes
All team
member
s
Rare
Treatable
-
Avoid alcohol
Take aspirin before,
during and after the
flight if necessary
Take regular foot and
ankle exercises and
walks round the
plane.
-
- Seek medical attention
References
1. Foreign and Commonwealth Office: http://www.fco.gov.uk
2. BSAC: http://bsac.org
3. http://ssiuk.com/pdf/scuba_risk_assess_book.pdf
4. DU CARE 2006 proposal
5. PADI Rescue Diver Manual
6. Consultation with Dr Andrew Kent BM BCh 1981 Oxford BSc MRCCP Student Medical Officer at the University of Durham.
- Yes
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