BML-UC DAVIS DIVING PROGRAM
Diving is an invaluable research tool. The Bodega Marine Lab and UC Davis offer a premier scientific research diving facility:
The BML-UC Davis Scientific Diving program is an organizational member of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS). As a member UCD follows the Academy’s guidelines for scientific diving and diver training. This allows a smoother transition for divers coming to UCD from other educational and research institutions. The goal of the diving program is to facilitate subtidal research in as safe a manner as is possible.
While the purpose of the program is to provide instruction for scientific divers, UCD/BML also offers diver training from introductory through leadership levels. Other ancillary courses, such as emergency care and boating are also taught. UCD/BML are affiliated with several nationally recognized scuba and first aid training organizations.
UCD/BML works with many other diving programs todevelop coordination and standardization of curriculum and methods. We also share subtidal research techniques and tools with other programs. This sharing of personnel, ideas, and equipment insures that researchers not only have the latest technology and methods available, but also that they can rely on their staff and students to be able to work effectively underwater. This cooperation and reciprocity provides researchers with a much larger pool of skilled and qualified divers.
For additional information or to report diving activity, contact Diving Officer, Henry Fastenau.
 Marine Operations
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NEWS
ABC News 10, "UC Davis Divers Save Marine Life"
UC Davis Dateline article, "Divers get lessons in mastering the deep" |
