Wonderful news today... after many years of effort by many people, we received news that the Alaska SeaLife Center is now officially accredited as a full member of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS)
The value of AAUS membership are many and include:
1. As an organizational member we follow a set of standards which enables AAUS member organizations to enjoy reciprocity when collaborating on research projects with other AAUS member organizations. For example, the University of Alaska Fairbanks DCB has recently implemented a policy of only accepting reciprocity from other AAUS organizational members.
2. Our membership in and support of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences ensures that scientific diving will continue in a safe and effective manner in the future. As an organizational member, we can feel comfortable in the knowledge that our program is participating in underwater research in a manner consistent with the standard of practice for the entire community.
3. We will also have access to forums, databases, and up to date information concerning the latest practices on training, equipment, and diving procedures.
Kudos to our Dive Safety Officer Chip Arnold, to Brett Long who is Chair of our Dive Control Board and all past and present staff and external partners who have served as members of our Dive Control Board - this is an historic achievement and one that will enable us to maintain the highest standards of dive safety.
Now the big question facing me is whether I really ought to make good on my promise to Chip to take the plunge and make my first dive ever in water less than 6oF sometime this winter... what say you?
The value of AAUS membership are many and include:
1. As an organizational member we follow a set of standards which enables AAUS member organizations to enjoy reciprocity when collaborating on research projects with other AAUS member organizations. For example, the University of Alaska Fairbanks DCB has recently implemented a policy of only accepting reciprocity from other AAUS organizational members.
2. Our membership in and support of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences ensures that scientific diving will continue in a safe and effective manner in the future. As an organizational member, we can feel comfortable in the knowledge that our program is participating in underwater research in a manner consistent with the standard of practice for the entire community.
3. We will also have access to forums, databases, and up to date information concerning the latest practices on training, equipment, and diving procedures.
Kudos to our Dive Safety Officer Chip Arnold, to Brett Long who is Chair of our Dive Control Board and all past and present staff and external partners who have served as members of our Dive Control Board - this is an historic achievement and one that will enable us to maintain the highest standards of dive safety.
Now the big question facing me is whether I really ought to make good on my promise to Chip to take the plunge and make my first dive ever in water less than 6oF sometime this winter... what say you?
Given our "highest standards of dive safety" and your advanced age, I imagine that Chip will demand a full physical before you do a cold water dive, don't you think?
ReplyDeleteGood point - I'll be taking my dive medical and perhaps even a sanity test while there!!
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