Diving Safety Program

NOTE: We are currently working on a new way to access EH&S documents that will provide a better online experience. In the interim, for access to the documents below, send an email to ehs@fau.edu or contact a member of the EH&S Team on our Contacts Webpage

The Environmental Health and Safety Department's Diving Safety Program administers all official diving activities conducted under the auspices of Florida Atlantic University. This includes all scientific diving, commercial diving, university-sponsored diving under grants or stipends, hosted visitor diving, and official diving by faculty, staff, and students at Florida Atlantic University.

Diving Safety

Scientific Divers
Temporary and Visiting Divers
Letters of Reciprocity

Request CPR/First Aid/AED training for Scientific Diving and Boating

Diving and Boating Training Page

For New Applicants:

Applying to the Scientific Diving Program
Download an Application Package

Online Resources:

Endangered and Invasive Species in South Florida
Regional Recompression Chambers and Medical Facilities
American Academy of Underwater Scientists
Scientific Diving Scholarships and Grants
Current Florida Water Quality Reports
NOAA Weather
Florida Tide Information
NOAA National Data Buoy Center

To Contact the Diving Safety Officers:

Brian Bennett
Diving and Boating Safety Officer
Florida Atlantic University
Building 85 - Dive Locker
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, Fl 33431
tel: 561-334-4412
email: bennettb@fau.edu

Jimmy Nelson
Diving and Boating Safety Officer
Harbor Branch at FAU
Link Building Room 120
5600 US HW 1 North
Fort Pierce, FL 34946
tel: 772.242.2537
cell: 772.766.1159
email: jnelso40@hboi.fau.edu

After hours or in the event of emergency: cell: 772.766.1159 or 561-334-4412