The Ocean Studies Institute (OSI) AAUS Scientific Diving Program
OSI’s Dive Safety Officer
Darrell Montague, Dive and Boat Safety Officer for the Ocean Studies Institute, has been working in the dive industry for 17 years as a Divemaster and Instructor. Prior to his current position, he was Dive Safety Officer for the California Science Center Foundation, overseeing exhibit, youth education, and open water diving, as well as boat operations. He has also trained divers for the California Institute of Technology, and acted as Dive Safety Officer and expedition medic on remote dive operations for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, National Geographic, and several film and television productions.
Application Deadlines
Session 1 (June 17-29): May 17, 2024
Session 2 (August 5-17): July 5, 2024
COVID19 DIVING AND BOATING NOTIFICATION
The Campuses of the California State University, have adopted federal and state guidelines regarding COVID mitigation protocols. In the event of an outbreak these guidelines and supplemental protocols may be implemented and will impact locations and scheduling for the AAUS course.