Careers for Divers

Instructor Divers Trains divers or leads recreational diving adventures, ensuring safe and enjoyable underwater experiences.

Scientific Divers Marine biologists, archaeologists, or environmental researchers observing or collecting data, specimens, or images underwater. This may involve collecting specimens, taking pictures, monitoring reefs and mapping habitats.

Commercial Divers Involves underwater construction, inspection, and repair tasks such as welding, pipeline maintenance, and offshore oil rig work.

Engineer Divers Inspects and surveys underwater structures, seabeds, and equipment for construction or maintenance projects.

Photographers / Videographer Divers Captures images or videos for documentaries, research, or commercial projects.

Archaeologist Divers Documents and recovers information from submerged locations to study past cultures and uncover history.

Public Safety Divers Works with emergency services to conduct underwater search and recovery missions, including retrieving objects and aiding in water-related accidents.

Hyperbaric Chamber Operators Assists divers suffering from decompression sickness or other pressure-related injuries, operating chambers that simulate underwater conditions.

Environmental Conservation Divers Participates in projects aimed at protecting marine environments, such as coral restoration, pollution clean-up, or studying climate change impacts.

Treasure Hunter or Salvage Divers Searches for and retrieves valuable items from shipwrecks or other underwater locations, often blending exploration and historical research.

Military Divers Performs specialized underwater missions, including salvage operations, demolitions, reconnaissance as part of naval operations.

Aquarium Divers Maintains and cleans tanks in aquariums, feeds marine animals, and sometimes interacts with visitors during public feeding or educational presentations.

Underwater Stunt Divers Works in films or TV productions, performing underwater scenes or action sequences.