PADI/DAN Basic Research Diver

Become a Marine Citizen Scientist, help to save our oceans while living your adventures in scuba diving! Enroll into the first course of PADI/DAN as a Research Diver in Ustica.

  • Just by doing what you love, you can extend the reach and amplify the effectiveness of marine scientists by becoming their eyes and ears underwater
  • Become a citizen scientist and join the fight on the front lines.
  • The path to becoming a citizen scientist begins by finding the right opportunity.
Included

1 DAN Workshop + 2 confined water sessions + 2 Open Water Dives

  • Instructor Training
  • Boat rides, full tank & weights
  • accessory equipment specific for training
  • classroom usage
Not included
  • DAN eLearning
  • dive Insurance
  • other scuba gear or personal equipment.
Duration3 Days
ParticipantsThe Course takes place with minimum 4 participants.
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Opening hours 06/15/2026 – 09/30/2026
Daily   08:00 - 20:00
Requirements
  • Minimum Age: 12 years
  • PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent).

Further information

The path to becoming a citizen scientist begins by finding the right opportunity.

Are you interested in climate change, or you care about removing debris underwater? Or maybe you love corals or attracted by specific fishes!
Find yours with PADI/DAN Research Diver Program!

During your practical sessions, you'll:

  1.  Learn about DAN - Diver Alert Network and its mission
  2.  Discover 4 projects of Citizen Science available on site
  3. Understand the importance of the Marine Protect Areas
  4. Through a couple of workshops, how to take part actively to the projects.

You will then go for 2 open water dives and live your scuba adventures as a Marine Citizen Scientist!

from
€250.00