Dive Center
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About
CCMAR Scientific Dive Centre goal is to promote and support all scientific activities which use SCUBA diving as a resource.
We intend to connect the researcher with the underwater world in an efficient and safe way, collecting unbiased data in a systematic approach.
We are committed to excellence in all our services including dive training, using state of the art dive equipment and adequate dive technique to the environments we are working in.
At the Scientific Dive Centre the researcher can find expertise and advice to plan and execute scientific dive tasks. All diving equipment, breathing gas, boats and dive guides are available to be use in dive related activities.
Our scientific dive services are available to the scientific community, from undergraduate students to researchers; and to the general public which participates in Citizen Science projects with CCMAR.
Training
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European Scientific Diver (ESD) Certification via CCMAR |
SCUBA Diving Training (Other Options) |
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ESD Level 1 |
ESD Level 2 |
Level 1 diver – Supervised diver |
GUE Rec 1 (if you do not have a SCUBA diving certificate)OR
GUE Fundamentals (if you have any SCUBA diving certificate, this is the class you need to take first)
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ESD Level 1 |
Level 2 diver – Autonomous diver |
Advanced Diver |
Fullface mask knowledge | Advanced Diver |
CPR + First Aid + O2 Provider |
SCUBA Diver level 3 (eg. Dive Master or above, GUE REC3 or above) | CPR + First Aid training + O2 provider |
Rescue Course |
Rescue Diver | |
Scientific Diver Course CCMAR |
Level 3 diver – Professional (eg. Dive Master, GUE REC 3)
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70 experience dives: Have an official connection with a Research or Conservation Institution. |
100 experience dives: Have an official connection with a Research or Conservation Institution. |
Additional training: |
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Outline Geral
Nome Agencia – Curso
( eg GUE Fundamentals )
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ESD Level 1
Entry level certification Rec 0.5 – Supervised Diver GUE (Global Underwater Explorers) – Supervised Diver |
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Pre-requisite | Physically fit |
Theory Sessions | 7 Theory Chapters |
Pool Sessions | At least 8 Pool Sessions |
Open water Sessions | At least 2 Open Water Dives |
Description | |
Content | Word wide recognition. It is the highest standard for diving worldwide. Best value for an intro class. It will give you capacity to start exploring the underwater realm, using enriched oxygen gasses, in a team, while under direct supervision of a professional. |
Certification | It is an entry level class (for non divers) that will give you direct equivalence to: CE Lvl 1 Diver recognition (Supervised Diver), and Nitrox 32% certification. After successful completion of your training you will become a Certified GUE Supervised Diver. |
What is included (eg insurance etc..) | The price of this class includes all the dive equipment, all the study materials, dive insurance and dives. |
Price: |
Price: 300 euros Does NOT include class registration (40 dollars) directly with GUE. |
Notes |
After you finish this class you can upgrade to Rec 1 by doing the Rec 1 upgrade program. See information bellow. |
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Nome Agencia – Curso
( eg GUE Fundamentals )
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Rec 1 – Autonomous Diver |
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Pre-requisite | Physically fit |
Theory Sessions | 9 Theory Chapters |
Pool Sessions | At least 8 Pool Sessions |
Open water Sessions | At least 7 Open Water Dives |
Description | |
Content | Word wide recognition. It is the highest standard for diving world wide. Best value for a class. For you that always dreamed to be an explorer, this is the class to take! It will give you capacity to explore the underwater realm to 21m of depth, using enriched oxygen gasses, in a team, fully independent. |
Certification | It is an entry level class (for non divers) that will give you direct equivalence to: CE Lvl 2 Diver recognition (Autonomous diver), and Nitrox 32% certification. After successful completion of your training you will become a Certified GUE Rec1 diver. |
What is included (eg insurance etc..) | This price of this class includes all the dive equipment, all the study materials, dive insurance and dives. |
Price: |
Price: 900 euros Does NOT include class registration (95 dollars) directly with GUE. |
Notes |
Check the video about this class: https://vimeo.com/34528889 An equivalent class to GUE REC 1 in terms of certification, but not in terms of divers capacity, would be: SSI/PADI/CMAS P1 Open Water + SSI/PADI/CMAS P2 Advanced Open Water + Nitrox Diver . For the same value a GUE REC 1 class is by far a better class. So if your intention is to progress to Exploration or Scientific Diving GUE REC 1 is the recommended class. With this class you will get a discount in your Scientific Diver class, see in Scientific Diver class for details. |
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Nome Agencia – Curso
( eg GUE Fundamentals )
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Pre-requisite | Physically fit |
Theory Sessions | 6 Theory Chapters |
Pool Sessions | At least 2 Pool Sessions |
Open water Sessions | At least 4 Open Water Dives |
Description | |
Content |
Word wide recognition. It is the highest standard for diving world wide. Best value for an intro class. It will give you capacity to start exploring the underwater realm to 21m of depth, using enriched oxygen gasses, in a team, while under direct supervision of a professional. |
Certification |
It is an upgrade class (for GUE supervised divers) that will give you direct equivalence to CE Lvl 2 Diver recognition (Autonomous diver), and Nitrox 32% certification. |
What is included (eg insurance etc..) | The price of this class includes all the dive equipment, all the study materials, dive insurance and dives. |
Price: |
Price: 700 euros Does NOT include class registration (55 dollars) directly with GUE. |
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Advanced Diver
Fundamentals
Nome Agencia – Curso
( eg GUE Fundamentals )
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Pre-requisite | Be a certified diver | GUE Fundamentals class is a prerequisite for all GUE Technical (Trimix), Cave classes and Scientific Diver. |
Theory Sessions | 6 Theory Chapters |
Field Drills | 6 field drills |
Open water Sessions |
At least 6 Water Sessions 5 Video debriefings where divers will see their skill performance (improvement and to improve areas) after the water sessions. |
Description | |
Content | World wide recognition. It is the highest standard for diving world wide. Best value for a class. For you that always dreamed to be an explorer, this is the class to take! It will give you capacity to explore the underwater realm, using enriched oxygen gasses, in a team, fully independent. It is an advanced dive skill class with a big component of in water training, focusing on confidence, competence and safety. |
Certification |
GUE Fundamentals class is a prerequisite for all GUE Technical (Trimix), Cave classes and Scientific Diver. The GUE - Fundamentals course is internationally recognized and includes Nitrox 32% certification. |
What is included (eg insurance etc..) | The price of this class includes all the dive equipment, all the study materials, dive insurance and dives. Does NOT include class registration (95 dollars) directly with GUE. |
Price: |
Price: 700 euros **NOTE: An equivalent class to GUE Fundamentals in terms of certification, but not in terms of divers capacity, would be: SSI/PADI/CMAS P2 Advanced Open Water + Nitrox Diver. For the same value a GUE Fundamentals class is by far a better class. So if your intention is to progress to Exploration or Scientific Diving GUE Fundamentals is the recommended class. With this class you will get a discount in your Scientific Diver class, see in Scientific Diver class for details |
Notes |
Check this video about GUE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opUd3caeQHE |
CONTACT US
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Nome Agencia – Curso
( eg GUE Fundamentals )
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Pre-requisite | Be a certified Open Water diver |
Theory Sessions | 5 Theory Chapters |
Open water Sessions |
5 Water Sessions |
Description | |
Content |
SSI’s Advanced Adventurer program was created so that you can try out a variety of specialties before you commit to completing a full program. It’s a great way to experience what training is all about and how valuable it can be to experience different situations. During the Advanced Adventurer Program, you will have the chance to try out 5 different specialties. You will complete one open water training dive per specialty, and if you decide to take a full program in any of the specialties you tried, the dive you took can be applied to your advanced certification. The primary goal of any SSI Specialty course is to teach you important skills in a fun environment. All courses are taught using home study, short academic sessions, and in-water training. |
Certification | This SSI Advanced Adventurer certification is internationally recognized. After successful completion of your training you will become a certified SSI Advanced Adventurer. |
What is included (eg insurance etc..) |
The price of this class includes all the dive equipment, all the study materials, dive insurance and dives. |
Price: |
Price: 350 euros |
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Nome Agencia – Curso
( eg GUE Fundamentals )
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Pre-requisite | Physically fit |
Theory Sessions | 9 Theory Chapters |
Pool Sessions | At least 8 Pool Sessions |
Open water Sessions | At least 7 Open Water Dives |
Description | |
Content | Word wide recognition. It is the highest standard for diving world wide. Best value for a class. For you that always dreamed to be an explorer, this is the class to take! It will give you capacity to explore the underwater realm to 21m of depth, using enriched oxygen gasses, in a team, fully independent. |
Certification | It is an entry level class (for non divers) that will give you direct equivalence to: CE Lvl 2 Diver recognition (Autonomous diver), and Nitrox 32% certification. After successful completion of your training you will become a Certified GUE Rec1 diver. |
What is included (eg insurance etc..) | This price of this class includes all the dive equipment, all the study materials, dive insurance and dives. |
Price: |
Price: 900 euros Does NOT include class registration (95 dollars) directly with GUE. |
Notes |
Check the video about this class: https://vimeo.com/34528889 An equivalent class to GUE REC 1 in terms of certification, but not in terms of divers capacity, would be: SSI/PADI/CMAS P1 Open Water + SSI/PADI/CMAS P2 Advanced Open Water + Nitrox Diver . For the same value a GUE REC 1 class is by far a better class. So if your intention is to progress to Exploration or Scientific Diving GUE REC 1 is the recommended class. With this class you will get a discount in your Scientific Diver class, see in Scientific Diver class for details. |
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Nome Agencia – Curso
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Pre-requisite | None |
Theory Sessions | 1 Full day |
Pool Sessions | |
Open water Sessions | |
Description | |
Content | An important step in every diver’s career is the first aid course. Here you will learn how to aid someone in distress be it at first aid care level of secondary care, in and out of the water. This course enables any citizen to answer promptly when faced with an emergency scenario, or help in the event of an accident. You’ll learn how to properly communicate the situation to the medical services and how to handle the victim until more capable help arrives. After successful completion of your training you will become a Certified SSI React Right first aid. |
Certification | This certification has World wide recognition (check local regulations, they may differ from country to country). |
What is included (eg insurance etc..) | The price of this class includes all equipment, all the study materials and insurance. |
Price: |
Price: 150 euros |
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Nome Agencia – Curso
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Pre-requisite | Valid CPR, First Aid & Oxygen Provider certificate and Advanced Certification. |
Theory Sessions | |
Pool Sessions | |
Open water Sessions | |
Description | |
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"Be prepared for those unexpected emergencies." The program is about avoiding, recognizing and solving problems on the surface and underwater. |
Certification |
This certification has international recognition. |
What is included (eg insurance etc..) | The price of this class includes all the dive equipment, all the study materials, dive insurance and dives. |
Price: |
Price: 400 euros |
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Services
Scientific dive techniques can be applied in different areas of knowledge such as: taxonomy, physiology, geology, hydrology, ecology, tourism, fisheries and archeology. The methods we use can include:
- Video and photography survey
- Collection of live organisms
- Genetics and taxonomy samples
- Mapping
- Demography studies on marine plants and algae
- Visual census
- Video census
- Photography
- Density and percent cover estimates of benthic organisms
- Tagging organisms
- Fixing sampling stations
- Marine plant transplant
- Sediment corers
- Physiology experiments
Instructors
Diogo Paulo obtained his Master degree in Conservation and Ecology at the University of the Algarve. For the past ten years he has dedicated extensive time in to scientific and technical diving, developing extensive experience in the use of mix gases and advanced decompression procedures. Diving Instructor for Global Underwater Explores (GUE), SCUBA Schools International (SSI) and World Underwater Federation (CMAS). He developed and implemented scientific diving programs, which he teaches at the Centre for Marine Sciences of the Algarve (CCMAR). Works as scientific diving safety officer at CCMAR, and serves as vice-president at APORMC, Portuguese Association of Scientific Divers.
Affiliation: CCMAR – Centre of Marine Sciences of the Algarve
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Nuno Padrão studied Electronic Engineering and graduated on Sports Sciences and Physical Education at INUAF. He devoted great part of his life to teaching a diverse range of sports and physical activities, eventually through diving leading him to develop an interest for marine biology and scientific diving. Currently he is finishing his Master in Marine Biology at UALG. Nuno is quite passionate about technical and cave diving holding the highest GUE certifications on both areas. His capacity as a diver allowed him to participate in several scientific expeditions and projects. Nuno is a dive instructor for Global Underwater Explores (GUE), SCUBA Schools International (SSI) and the Professional Association of Diving Instructors ( PADI ). Currently he teaches at the Centre for Marine Sciences of the Algarve (CCMAR) and works as scientific diver.
Affiliation: CCMAR – Centre of Marine Sciences of the Algarve
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