We are proud to announce the successful completion of the latest cycle of Science DIVER: Introduction to Scientific Diving, an innovative training programme delivered through the Center for Education and Lifelong Learning of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Over 91 hours of blended learning, participants combined academic knowledge with practical field training, gaining essential skills in scientific diving, underwater documentation, safety procedures, teamwork, and marine research methodologies.

The programme brought together participants and instructors from different backgrounds and countries, highlighting the interdisciplinary and international character of scientific diving today.

Congratulations to all graduates for their dedication and achievement. We look forward to seeing them contribute to research, underwater heritage, environmental monitoring, and the wider ocean science community.