Welcome

to the CMAS International Scientific Diving Course 2025!

We are delighted to invite you to the CMAS International Scientific Diving Course, taking place in the beautiful city of Faro, Algarve, Portugal, from 19th to 26th September 2025.

Organized by the University of Algarve – Scientific Center in collaboration with CMAS Portugal, this course offers a unique opportunity for divers, researchers, and marine enthusiasts to enhance their skills in scientific diving while exploring the rich marine environments of southern Portugal.

Join us for an unforgettable week of learning, collaboration, and discovery with leading experts in the field.

We look forward to welcoming you to Faro!

UNIVERSITY OF ALGARVE

Address
University of Algarve
Campus de Gambelas, 
8005-139 Faro, Portugal

 

INFORMATION

All the participants should meet the Minimum Diving Certification and Academic Background criteria to register in the Scientific Diver course. 

To participate, students must:

  1. Hold a minimum autonomous diver level (CMAS Two Star Diver / Open Water Diver), equivalent to ISO 24801-2.
  2. Have logged at least 30 dives (recent diving experience required).
  3. Provide medical clearance for diving (not older than 12 months).
  4. Be 18 years or older.

The candidate must submit an official declaration confirming that they are a member of the permanent staff, contract staff, research student body, technical staff, or a trainee/student of a nationally recognised research institution (see point 4.0 in the registration form).

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DOCUMENTS

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Conditions, Fees, Programme, Standard.

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REGISTRATION PROCESS

1. STUDENT IDENTIFICATION

Please provide your personal details so we can create your account on the CMAS International Portal.

Kindly also attach a digital photo for your profile.

2. RECREATIONAL DIVING CERTIFICATIONS

The candidate should send the digital certifications attached to this form:

  • Highest diver level (CMAS Two Star Diver to Divemaster);
  • BLS (Optional)
  • Underwater Navigation (Optional)
3. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND / SCIENTIFIC BACKGROUND

The candidate must submit an official declaration confirming that they are a member of the permanent staff, contract staff, research student body, technical staff, or a trainee/student of a nationally recognised research institution (see point 4.0 in the registration form).

4. TERMS & CONDITIONS

The candidate must accept the terms and conditions of the course and grants permission to be included in videos and photographs taken during the scientific diving course, in accordance with the GDPR.

5. PAYMENT & CONTACTS
  • After the confirmation of the registration, the candidate will receive all the payments details.
  • The payment should be complete before the beginning of the course.
  • The form and all the documentation should be sent to: secretaria@cmasportugal.pt

REGISTRATION

Check that you meet all the criteria, and if so, submit your registration to secretaria@cmasportugal.pt

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