Organizations

» American Academy of Underwater Sciences
   A non-Profit group composed of diving scientists who are dedicated to the establishment and maintenance of standards for scientific diving.

   
   http://www.aaus.org

» American Canadian Underwater Certifications, Inc.
   Based in Canada, with worldwide operations. Lists ACUC dive centers, information about training programs, and provides some online services for Canadiand and USA members.

   
   http://www.acuc.es/

» Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme (ADAS)
   A Commonwealth Government not-for-profit diver training and accreditation scheme, for occupational divers.

   
   http://www.adas.org.au

» Bahamas Diving Association
   Offers a complete scuba diving guide to The Islands of The Bahamas.

   
   http://www.bahamasdiving.com

» Blueventures Conservation
   UK-based not-for-profit organization, dedicated to facilitating projects that enhance global coral reef conservation and research, offering opportunities to volunteers. Includes news, expeditions, and contact information.

   
   http://www.blueventures.org

» Cave Divers Association of Australia
   Official website of the CDAA. Information on training, dive sites, site maps, news, instructors, products and photographs.

   
   http://www.cavedivers.com.au

» Cayman Islands Watersports Operators Association
   Promotes safety and cooperation among local dive operators. Includes Code of Safety Requirement and Standards.

   
   http://www.cayman.org/ciwoa/

» DAN Divers Alert Network
   A non-profit scuba diving and dive safety association providing expert medical advice for underwater injuries, emergency information, research, and products.

   
   http://www.diversalertnetwork.org

» DEMA - Diving Equipment & Marketing Association
   Represents companies whose mission is to promote and help provide growth within recreational diving. Includes news, calendar of events, and information on membership.

   
   http://www.dema.org

» Divers Recall
   US centric, organization for deep sea divers, commercial and military, retired and active.

   
   http://diversrecall.org

» International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists
   A non-profit organization for rescue and recovery divers. Features membership and conference information, mission statement, contacts, news and photos.

   
   http://www.iadrs.org

» Midwest Technical Recovery Team
   Dive team which provides assistance in the recovery of persons or evidence in the Great Lakes region especially in environments beyond recreational diving limits. Includes description of training, FAQ, and photographs.

   
   http://www.mtrt.org/

» NAUI Services Canada - Divemar Inc.
   Official distributor for NAUI products and services in Canada including non-leadership certifications.

   
   http://divemar.com/naui.html

» Oceanic Research Group
   A non-profit environmental organization dedicated to ocean conservation with large stock photo archive.

   
   http://www.oceanicresearch.org/

» San Marcos Area Recovery Team
   SMART Divers was organized to assist public service agencies and organizations with underwater search, recovery, and crime scene investigations.

   
   http://www.smartdivers.com

» The Historical Diving Society
   The HDS aims to protect and preserve diving heritage. Everything about historical divers, diving history, underwater technology, inventions and submarine engineering.

   
   http://www.thehds.com/

» UK Sport Diving Medical Committee
   Advises three UK diving organizations - BSAC, SAA and SSAC on medical issues including fitness to dive. Includes medical standards, referees, research reviews, and contact information.

   
   http://www.uksdmc.co.uk

» US Dental Diving Association
   An organization of dentists who enjoy the activity. Features information on the group, newsletter, photos and contacts.

   
   http://www.usdda.com

» USOA - Underwater Society of America
   The sanctioning body for underwater sports in the United States, is active in issues affecting divers right to dive, marine ecology, safety, legislation, conservation and serves to provide education and information that keep divers, councils, and clubs aw

   
   http://www.underwater-society.org/

» Underwater Explorers Club of Western Australia
   Features mission statement, contacts, photo album, and newsletter. Headquarters in Perth.

   
   http://www.uecwa.com.au/