Diving for Science

Many of the more exciting, intriguing dive sites are found in waters that require advanced training. What about a place with crystal clear water that stayed warm year round? How about a place where you could see endangered species and discover relics from ancient civilizations? What if this place was a short drive from Austin? If this sounds interesting to you, then the Aquarena Springs Diving for Science Program is just for you.

The Diving for Science program offered through Aquarena Center puts a heavy emphasis on buoyancy control.  You will dive in Aquarena's Spring Lake, one of the state's best and most visible diving lakes - comparable to visibility in the Caribbean Sea (it's at least 50-60 feet) and better yet, the water temperature is 72 degrees year round.

The Diving for Science Program helps assure that all diving operations in Spring Lake are procedurally safe as well as environmentally sensitive. Once certified, divers have limitless opportunities to participate in the Volunteer Diving Program at Aquarena Center doing a variety of underwater projects that promote lake health & upkeep (e.g. underwater gardening) as well as diving without charge (make sure you wave at the glass bottom tourist boats when they pass overhead). The facility includes a heated changing room/shower -- there isn't a better place in central Texas to dive during the cooler winter months!

The Texas Rivers Center exhibit has recently opened on the ground floor of the prior Aquarena hotel. This is a perfect opportunity to expose new divers to the water systems, diving opportunities and the water sensitivity of Texas . Please visit the exhibit on your next trip to Aquarena Center.

Training Schedule:

Classes meet on Saturday from 8am - 10pm and on Sunday from 8am-11am at Aquarena Springs.

Saturday:
8 a.m. -12 p.m. - Classroom
2 p.m. - 5 p.m. - In water drills
5 p.m. -7:30 p.m. - Evening dive

Sunday:
8 a.m. -11a.m. - Morning dive, course evaluation, wrap-up

Prerequisites	Required Items
Open Water Certification Minimum of 15 years old	All your own personal dive equipment (the equipment can be rented)
Tom's Provides * 1/2 Price Rentals - on any equipment you need for the class Class Costs: $220.00 To Register: Call (512) 451-3425 or come by Tom's Dive & Swim at Burnet and Keonig to register for class. Full payment for the class will reserve your spot. Limited spaces in this class are available, so register early!