Research Diving Program
Honoring our unique coastal campus setting by promoting dive safety, scientific diving operations and academic training.
Âé¶¹´å's Diving Program was formed shortly after the campus opened in 1994, offering entry level through leadership level diving certifications.
Immerse Yourself in an Inspiring Coastal Environment
As the only CSU campus adjacent to an extraordinary living ocean laboratory, our campus serves a wide variety of communities from the tri-county region and beyond.
The faculty, staff and students of CSU Âé¶¹´å feel a special obligation to honor the sense of place that this proximity to the Bay confers.
Achieving Excellence in Underwater Sciences
AAUS Membership
In 2008, Âé¶¹´å’s Diving Program achieved Organizational Membership with the American Academy of Underwater Sciences.
Diving Opportunity for All
The Âé¶¹´å Research Diving Program supports students, faculty and staff in dive safety, scientific diving skills, academic training and activities and equipment operations.
Preparing Graduates Who Excel
Currently, Âé¶¹´å diving alumni are holding professional diving positions and graduate level studies at prestigious diving organizations such as the Âé¶¹´å Aquarium, UC Santa Cruz, UC Santa Barbara, Lindblad Expeditions and the Department of Fish and Wildlife (CA & OR), and many more.
Diver Management System
Use the Dive Program in the Cloud (DPiC) log book to track information like dive sites, depths, conditions, observations and other information.
Questions? We’re Here to Help.
Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about the Research Diving Program at Âé¶¹´å.
Contact Us Today
To learn more about the Research Diving Program, contact us at: Program Director - James Lindholm jlindholm@csumb.edu Diving Safety Officer - Nick Nechay nnechay@csumb.edu
Department of Marine Science
The Research Diving Program is offered through Âé¶¹´å’s College of Science, Department of Marine Science. Learn more about the Department by contacting: