Scientific Diving
OSU Scientific Diving
The OSU Scientific Diving Program (SDP) enables and enhances the university's capacity for safe underwater research and education by providing scientists and students with the necessary scientific diving skills, technology, and support in accordance with the latest American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Standards for Scientific Diving.
Any university employee or person(s) conducting scientific diving under the auspices of Oregon State University must meet OSU standards and policies, and have their diving approved in advance by the OSU Diving Control Board (DCB). The Diving Safety Officer (DSO) is then responsible, through the Diving Control Board to the Office of Marine Operations for the daily conduct and oversight of the university's scientific diving activities.
Whether you are a current or future scientific diver, we want to support your underwater training or research needs. Check out the website and get started!
Planning on getting underwater for research or a class? Joining us from another AAUS institution? Here’s how you can get started!
Already a scientific diver and need to dive for research at OSU? Here’s what you need to know to keep your dive status current and much more.
Have a diving project? Here's how to plan your dive and get it approved. Plan your dive and dive your plan!
