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Hear stories from legends in the commercial diving industry and get a sense of what
your future career may entail. Check out the worlds first and only commercial diving
podcast: Bottom Dwellers Dive Shack
Employment Opportunities:
List of US Commercial Diving Companies (This document does not include ALL commercial diving companies in the US but is a great starting point for students)
NOTE: Many commercial dive companies have a main headquarters with satellite offices around
the country. Keep this in mind when looking into employers as the address does not
necessarily dictate where you will need to reside.
Program Press
KCLU Radio Article "The unique and adventurous program making commercial diving accessible to the next
generation" by Caroline Feraday
KSBY News Article "Santa Barbara City College’s Commercial Diving Program recognized worldwide for its
vocational excellence and industry-relevant curriculum"
Marine Technology
The Marine Technology Society - More than just diving... Learn about "the industry" - and the multitude of multidisciplinary careers that are ocean related.
Davis Boats - California's favorite boat builder just up the road in Paso Robles.
University of California Santa Barbara - Our colleagues up the freeway in the Marine Science Institute.
Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society- A great resource for hyperbaric medicine and related issues.
Diving Medicine Online- The most comprehensive dive medicine site that is dedicated to the non-physician.
Divers Alert Network- International resource for diving medicine, emergencies, research and training. Built
by divers for divers.
Interested in becoming a certified Dive Medical Technician? National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology
SCUBA & Technical Diving
NAUI- National Association of Underwater Instructors. Safety through Education.
IANTD- International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers
Have no idea what scuba diving is or where to start? Check out this helpful Beginner's Guide to Scuba Diving
Commercial Diving
Oceanaut Press- The "History of Oilfield Diving" represents 20 years of research and work by MDT Alumnus Chris Swann. It is a seminal
piece of work in our industry. No Commercial Diver should be without this book in
their library.
Hammerhead Press- Commercial Diving and Recreational Diving books by Steve Barsky and others.
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