Specific programs 2025

Registration for the Foundations on Scientific Diving and Occupational Scientific Diver course at Tvärminne Zoological Station in 2025 are open now! Also our Polar Scientific Diving Program is open for applications!
Specific programs 2025

Basic/ Citizen Science Diver

On request. Please contact!

This program is aimed to introduce both students and divers interested in scientific diving to basic skills commonly used in by research scientists underwater. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to assist in conservation, monitoring and other citizen science based projects.

Full Face Mask                 

On request. Please contact!

This program covers the basic use of FFM and underwater communications for applications to scientific diving activities underwater. Training includes full face masks use, communication and applications and tether lines in conjunction with operations.

For registration and information please contact: FSDA coordinator Edd Stockdale.

FSDA training and consultancy services for scientific diving

The FSDA offers education for both professional scientists looking for specialist or more advanced training, student level courses and citizen scientists interested in developing their dive training in that area. 

Training can be obtained by both Finnish and overseas individuals or groups with collaborative connections for European levels of certification.

More specialist courses in polar research diving, underwater propulsion vehicles and other advanced technologies can be offered by arrangement with the Academy.

Customised training programs can be established on request with the Coordinator for specific research projects in addition to consultancy services in expedition logistics, field work and equipment design.

Grants to attend scientific diving courses

The Onni Talas Foundation is kindly offering scholarships for students. These scholarships are intended for students enrolled at any Finnish University to gain entry level dive training with the intention of applying it in scientific diving.