by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis (Author)

The purpose of the NOAA Scientific Diving Standards and Safety Manual (Manual) is to ensure all scientific diving is conducted in a manner that will maximize protection of scientific divers from accidental injury and/or illness, and to set forth standards for training and certification that will allow reciprocity with other science-oriented diving programs. Fulfillment of these purposes shall be consistent with the furtherance of scientific research and safety.