Scientific Diving
UBC and other scientific institutions in Canada are members of the Canadian Association of Underwater Science (CAUS). The opportunity to become qualified as a science diver enables you with the opportunity to dive under reciprocity with other member institutions.
Science diving provides you with a tool to access the marine environment and conduct quantitative assessments of biomass and biodiversity. It may enable a shorter and more cost effective mechanism to gain your commercial certification as a SCUBA diver.
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UBC is a member of the Canadian Association of Underwater Science. Please contact the Diving Safety Officer for further details on the program.
Additional information on diving safety.
In order to conduct diving research, forms and resources must be met prior to diving.
Mandatory for scientific diving.
Prerequisites to qualify for training as a Scientific Diver.
Scientific Diving & Snorkelling
Requirements for registering in the science diving program
Training requirements and maintenance of certification
Reciprocity rules at UBC and other Institutions
