Diventures Magazine | English Edition August 2020 | Page 23

Scientific diving is the use of
underwater diving techniques by
scientists to perform underwater
work with the goal of scientific
knowledge. The definition of scientific
diving varies by specialty. Scientific
divers are usually qualified scientists
first and divers second, who use
diving equipment and techniques as a
way to get to their field work site. The
capabilities and powers accorded to
scientists equipped with diving
changed marine science in general,
marine biology and marine chemistry
in particular. Underwater archeology
and geology are other examples of
science pursued underwater.
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