Scientific Diver Information

Persons interested in becoming scientific divers for East Carolina University must meet the following criteria:

• Be an ECU student, faculty/staff member or a visiting scientist from another organization working under ECU auspices.
• Hold, at a minimum, Basic SCUBA Certification from a National or International SCUBA Certifying Agency.
• Complete the ECU Scientific Diver Training Course or hold current AAUS Scientific Diver Certification.
• To receive training you must:

• Be enrolled in Scientific Diving Course
• Fill out the ECU Scientific Diving Application
• Place on file with the Diving & Water Safety Office:
  1. A signed & witnessed copy of the ECU Release and Waiver
  2. A signed copy of the ECU Release for Boating Activities
  3. Copies of your Scuba Certification(s)
  4. Schedule and complete the Medical Examination
     
  5. Proof of DAN Insurance (must be either the "Preferred" or "Master" policy, not the "Standard" policy")
  6. Proof of required annual maintenance to your SCUBA Equipment

Divers coming from another AAUS diving program may request reciprocity and should discuss qualification options with the Diving & Water Safety Office.