SCUBA REQUIREMENTS AND TRAINING

Mote Marine Laboratory is an Organizational Member of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS), and follows all the same rules and regulations.  TRL staff includes highly trained and experienced Scientific Divers who are avialable to provide assistance with nearly any aspect of fieldwork. 

Divers coming to TRL from a AAUS affiliated institution need only provide a "letter of reciprocity" from their dive safety officer.  Those individuals interested in diving at TRL who are not certifiied Scientific Divers with an active scientific diving program will need to meet the requirements of a Mote "temporary diver".  

Requirements for "temporary diver" clearance are:

• completed Temporary Diver Application form (.pdf ) or (.doc)
• minimum of Open Water certification (any agency - provide photocopy)
• completed Medical History Questionnaire (.pdf ) or (.doc)
• completed Physician's Approval form (.pdf ) or (.doc)
• proof of insurance covering dive accidents(minimum of D.A.N. insurance)

All completed forms and copies of relevant certifications must be submitted to the TRL Dive Safety Officer by mail, fax, or email, prior to arrival at the facility for review. Mote also strongly encourages all visiting divers to obtain training in CPR, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration, and depending on the nature of the activity to be conducted at TRL these may be required.

SCUBA tanks and air fills can be provided at minimal cost.  Other dive equipment is not available on-site, but arrangements can be made with a nearby local dive shop for equipment rental at reduced rates for Mote visitors.  Weights are provided at no cost, but divers need to provide their own belt. 

Dive and Safety Training

The TRL Dive Safety Officer is a certified SCUBA Instructor, Red Cross First Aid and CPR Instructor, and D.A.N. Oxygen Administration Instructor.

For information on Mote's diving requirements, policies, and training, contact:

Erich Bartels
Dive Safety Officer
Mote's Tropical Research Laboratory
24244 Overseas Highway
Summerland Key, FL 33042
(305)745-2729 x305(office)
(305)395-8729(cell)
(305)745-2730(fax)

TRL HOME | FACILITIES | MARINE OPS | RESEARCH | EDUCATION | GENERAL INFO

Mote Marine Laboratory - Tropical Research Laboratory
24244 Overseas Highway, Summerland Key, Florida 33042
(305)745-2729 - (305) 745-2730(FAX) - TRL-info@mote.org

TRL is a fully equipped marine research and education facility, with housing, vessels, dry labs, raceways and tanks, SCUBA support, and more.

Trained and Experienced Divers

Field Support and Assistance

Instrument Maintenence