Much of the shallow water research done by the members of USIMS requires diving, for installation of equipment, collecting measurements or specimens or even observing marine life and / or processes. The University of Sydney Dive Team's members conduct scientific research using SCUBA in many different locations over the world. We work to the AS2299 Scientific Diving standards which have been written to maximise effective use of scientific diving and at the same time ensure the safety of our divers. Visiting research divers are welcome.

All queries should be forwarded to the Chair of the University Diving Safety Committee.

Chair of the University Diving Safety Committee
Assoc. Prof. Ross Coleman
Marine Ecology Labs (A11)
Tel 02 953 12039
Email ross.coleman@bio.usyd.edu.au

Diving Safety Officer
Heather Sowden
p/time.
Macleay Building, (A12) Room 114
phone :935 12275

Email: heather@bio.usyd.edu.au

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Ross Coleman preparing for a dive on a project studying scallop populations