Are you a SCUBA professional or educator? Join the Florida Public Archaeology Network, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research for our next Heritage Awareness Diving Seminar (HADS) hosted by Biscayne National Park!
HADS is intended to explain the advantages of conserving shipwrecks and other submerged cultural resources, not only to preserve information about our collective past, but also to preserve the vibrant ecosystems that grow around historic shipwrecks. HADS focuses on providing scuba training agency Course Directors, Instructor Trainers, and Instructors with a greater knowledge of how to proactively protect shipwrecks, artificial reefs, and other underwater cultural sites as part of the marine environment.
Upon completion of HADS, participants can teach the new Heritage Awareness Diving Specialty Course, approved by PADI, NAUI, and SDI, as well as incorporate underwater historic preservation into other courses. HADS is taught in partnership with the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research and the Biscyane National Park.
This program is being offered both in-person and virtually:
1. To join us in-person for two evenings of classroom learning (May 15 and 16) and for a morning of diving (May 17), the cost is $300 and includes all materials and charter boat fees.
2. To join us virtually for two evenings of classroom learning (May 15 and 16), the cost is $100 and includes all materials.
Registration is available at the link: https://commerce.cashnet.com/uwfevnpay?cname=FPAN
E-mail dscottireton@uwf.edu for more information or questions!