	Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre
	Canada's premier coastal and marine facility for teaching and research

Scientific Diving

3 weeks, 25 May - 12 June - See how it went!!

The course will introduce and familiarize certified divers with the practices of scientific diving. Students will learn and implement essential skills and methods used in underwater research, including surveys using transects and quadrats, underwater size assessment, tagging and species identification. All aspects of underwater research planning, including experimental design, dive safety and budgeting, will be covered. Students will be expected to master both classroom and field skills in this course with a combination of lectures, coursework, exams and fieldwork (SCUBA diving, small boat operation and topside support). Classroom topics include marine science and applications, dive safety and theory, and scientific diving standards. Successful completion of practical field and diving components and a written exam are required to obtain Canadian Association for Underwater Science- Scientific Diver 1 Status.

PREREQUISITES:

An introductory course in marine biology or permission of instructor. Applicants must meet the BMSC diving requirements with cold-water diving experience. Requirements include being physically fit, pass a swim test and a diving evaluation. Preference will be given to applicants with a Rescue Diver Certification and diving experience beyond the minimum entry level and/or a demonstrable use of SCUBA for future studies. See our diving webpage for more information about SCUBA at BMSC (applicants must contact the BMSC in advance).

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

Mask, snorkel, fins
Exposure suit suitable for water 45f (dry suit strongly recommended)
Hood, boots, gloves
Weight system
Buoyancy compensator with low pressure inflator
Regulator
Alternate air source
Submersible pressure gauge
Underwater compass
Bottom timer (ie dive watch)
Primary dive light
Back up dive light
Dive knife
2x emergency signal device - one audible one visual
A small gear bag to keep personal gear organized on boats (a large mesh goody bag would suffice)
Logbook

Other:

DCIEM tables can be purchased through BMSC stores.
BMSC will provide full size underwater slates for use during the course.
BMSC will provide a course logbook in a standardized format.

INSTRUCTORS:

Dr. Isabelle Côté, SFU, Tom Bird, Siobhan Gray

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Contact

University Programs Coordinator:

(250) 728-3301 ext. 216

Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre
100 Pachena Rd, Bamfield, BC
Canada, V0R 1B0
Phone: (250) 728-3301
Fax: (250) 728-3452

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