Scientific Diving

  • Working underwater?

    EPA divers support monitoring, research, and emergency response efforts across the agency in a wide range of underwater conditions – from messy seafood processing outfalls to muddy sloughs to the open ocean.

    Learn what it takes to be an EPA diver

  • Where we're located

    EPA has scientific divers based in seven offices around the country, though our divers support EPA's work wherever needed.

    Find an EPA dive unit

  • Hey teachers!

    Our divers enjoy opportunities to visit school classrooms and talk with kids about ocean stewardship.

    Ask an EPA diver to visit your classroom

  • Underwater science in action

    Our divers support a wide range of EPA's work – from studying coral reefs to supporting Superfund cleanups.

    Read a case study

  • About scientific diving

    EPA research vessel with diving flags visible taken from perspective of the water's surface.

    Our divers are data gatherers, note takers, photographers – observing and documenting changes to aquatic environments.

    Learn more about what we do

  • Diving safety

    EPA diver in full SCUBA gear being sprayed with clean water after a polluted water dive.

    EPA's Diving Safety Program addresses job-related hazards specific to underwater environments.

    Learn more about our safety program

  • Diver training

    EPA diver in full SCUBA gear floating in open water behind boat.

    In addition to basic SCUBA certification and first aid training, our divers must complete specialized diver training like polluted water diving and open water rescue.

    Learn about EPA diver certification

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Last updated on May 7, 2025