Scientific Diving Course

A scientific diving course, taught by our oceanographers, designed to teach you how to plan and conduct scientific sampling.

Are you currently studying—or planning to study—a science-related degree and want to learn how to collect samples underwater? Are you already an experienced diver looking for training to participate in citizen science sampling projects?

This scientific diving course consists of 10 hours of theory (part of which will be conducted online via Zoom) and 4 dives.

300,00 €

*Prices per person

Minimum age

Divers with a minimum of 15 dives, whose last dive was no more than 1 month ago

Minimum group

2 people – Ask if we already have a group formed!

Course objectives

Learn sampling techniques for marine phanerogams, coastal invertebrates, and fish.
Improve neutral buoyancy to minimize environmental impact during dives.
Train responsible divers who are committed to the marine environment and marine life.
Learn how to participate in citizen science during our dives.

Theoretical content

How to practice responsible diving.
Techniques for achieving neutral buoyancy.
Basic oceanography.
Introduction to marine ecology.
Marine ecosystems.
Scientific instrumentation.
Marine biology (main groups of vertebrates, invertebrates, algae, and seagrasses).
Data interpretation and how to prepare a field report.
Photography: basic photography concepts for sampling.
Citizen science projects and how to get involved.
Women in science.

Practical content

Dive 1: Coves de l’Estany – practicing neutral buoyancy and conducting a fish census.
Dive 2: Cala Vidre Sud – conducting a fish census.
Dive 3: Cala Llobeta – practicing buoyancy and conducting a census of seagrasses.
Dive 4: Cap de Sant Jordi – conducting an invertebrate census.