VOLUNTEER DIVING AT THE NMA

Volunteer Diving at the NMA

The Ocean Conservation Trust runs the National Marine Aquarium, a UK Conservation Aquarium. Our larger habitats require maintenance and our fish need feeding. To do this our Biologists must dive into the habitats.

We have developed a programme that allows volunteers to experience this unique role.

The volunteer diver’s role is based predominantly in Eddystone Reef habitats helping us look after the large array of native fish such as conger eels, sharks, rays and lobsters.

These dives usually take place on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 1:30pm but do also occur on other days.

What do I need to dive in the Aquarium?

To become part of the dive team you will need:

• To be a qualified SCUBA to a minimum level of HSE Part IV or PADI Dive Master (or equivalent)
• Have a valid HSE dive medical issued by an Approved Medical Examiner of Divers (AMED)
• To have an Oxygen administration certificate
• To have a First Aid at Work certification (please note, this is a specific 3 day course – Emergency First Aid at Work and PADI Emergency First Responder are not sufficient)

Unfortunately at present, we are fully subscribed with volunteer divers and can’t guarantee when more space will open up. However, if you would like to be added to our waiting list please email nmadiving@oceanconservationtrust.org outlining your suitability to be added to the waiting list.

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