Where's the kelp?

We have officially concluded our Diving Research Methods class. This means that we have successfully completed a scientific diving training program, this in conjunction with the 12+ scientific training dives means that we are recognized by the American Academy of Underwater Sciences as certified scientific divers up to 30 ft!

This certification allows us to conduct scientific research on dives up to 30 ft and take other open water certified, non-scientific divers on scientific dives up to 30 ft. The journey leading us to this new title was certainly very exciting. We conducted many underwater projects including mobile benthic invertebrate surveys, topographic complexity surveys, and everyone's favorite, kelp blade length measurements. Along with these fun dives we also received training in first aid, CPR, AED, and oxygen administration as part of the program.

We are all very excited to move forward in this new stage of our diving careers and try out our skills on Panama's coral reefs soon!