Northeastern Diving

Course Description

A field-oriented course designed to introduce students who are certified SCUBA divers to current underwater research techniques used in the study of the biology, ecology, and physiology of subtidal marine organisms. Upon successful completion of the course, students are certified as scientific divers by the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS).

Professor: Marissa Varade, Three Seas Program Manager and Diving Safety Officer
Credits: 2

In order to participate in Diving Research Methods, students must be open water certified and have 10 total career dives. Certification dives can be counted towards total career dives. Students from other institutions may have similar opportunities available. Otherwise, dives can be arranged through your local dive shop. Three Seas students interested in renting a drysuit from Northeastern may consider obtaining a drysuit certification to assist in reaching 10 total career dives.

<strong>Diving Medical and Insurance</strong>

To participate in Diving Research Methods and scientific diving at Northeastern, students must supply a medical examination and evidence of medical insurance coverage. All students planning to SCUBA dive must have Diver’s Alert Network (DAN) insurance and submit the following paperwork to the Northeastern Diving Safety Officer.

<strong>Scientific Diving Rental Gear</strong>

Students have the opportunity to rent SCUBA gear from Northeastern to use during Diving Research Methods and throughout the Three Seas program. The following gear is available to rent on a first come first serve basis:

• Buoyancy Compensator Device
• Regulator
• Dive Computer
• Drysuit (only if drysuit certified)

Students are required to have the following personal gear items:

• Wetsuit
• Dive boots
• Hood
• Mask
• Snorkel
• Fins
• Dive knife or shears
• Dive light