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NAUI Underwater Archaeology
Underwater Archaeology TrainingNAUI Underwater Archaeology is a specialty course for certified divers who want to understand how submerged historic sites are st…
SKU:
Course Level:
Specialty / Continuing Education
Best For:
Certified divers interested in submerged history and site preservation
Prerequisites:
NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent
Typical Duration:
Usually 1?2 days
Quick Summary:
Introduces archaeology methods, site ethics, documentation, and preservation awareness.
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Underwater Archaeology Training
NAUI Underwater Archaeology is a specialty course for certified divers who want to understand how submerged historic sites are studied, documented, and preserved. The official NAUI page describes the course as an introduction to the methods used by underwater archaeologists, including past accounts of submerged archaeological finds and site work. The course is not about collecting artifacts; it is about learning to dive around cultural resources with better awareness, respect, and documentation habits.
This course is a good fit for open-water divers interested in history, conservation, shipwrecks, springs, or survey-style diving. NAUI lists Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent as the certification prerequisite, with a minimum age of 15 by the water phase and junior certification allowed for ages 10 to 14. The instructor must also confirm that each student has the knowledge and capability needed before open-water training.
Training normally includes academic discussion of archaeological methods, site ethics, documentation ideas, and open-water practice appropriate to the class. In High Springs, Florida, Underwater Archaeology can help divers think more carefully about fragile submerged environments and the difference between observing a site and disturbing it. The expected outcome is a diver who can participate more responsibly in archaeology-oriented dives and understand why preservation matters.
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