For the past ten years, divers around the world, from many diverse backgrounds, have begun new adventures of collaboration
on course work, research, and field projects relating to this earth's underwater resources. Coordinated through COTS
Underwater Research Programs, the Cots Resource Dive Management team has helped formalize inter-program
relationships, as well as acknowledging advanced research achievements accomplished through our unique diver programs. For
years we have prepared divers for the challenges associated with our submerged cultural and biological resources.
COTS New Adventure and Novice Diver Programs
After 10 years we are now coming public by offering these unique diver certification programs for not only the professionals
but now for beginners based around our internationally recognized, research training programs.
Whether you are
already an experienced diver, or just looking to get started in your new diving adventures, our programs will help you learn
how to interact with the marine creatures you will meet, without adversly impacting them. In addition to our programs we also
offer, for your convienance, PADI, NAUI, INTD, NASDS certifications. Intsead of simple recreational or tech diving try our
unique Dual Certification Program. We offer COTS with your choice of any of the above
organizations.
We offer dive training with a difference.
I have been diving for
over 20 years as a filmaker. Last year I went on a dive with a COTS Research Manager and learned more on one dive than
I had learned in 20 years of diving with the pros. It changed my perception in observing the details of our subjects which
dramatically improved filming quality.
Dave Brezier'e/Australian
History Channel
All diver training agencies teach you how to take care of yourself while underwater. We will take you
far beyond...........
Starting in our beginner course we will teach you techiniques for observing and interacting with the creatures you will
meet, without adversely impacting them. We will teach you how to become part of the underwater world, not merely a visitor.
We will teach you how to get the most out of the time you spend underwater.
While other agencies teach you how to simply go underwater, Our COTS program will teach you how
to become part of the underwater world you will be exploring. We will teach you how to get the most out of the time
and money you invest in learning to dive.
Our Mission
It is our goal to provide divers with the ability to interact with the marine environment, not merely
visit it.
From recreational diving to research diving, we offer an opportunity to use your knowledge and
skills in meaningful underwater research projects for the development, management and protection of our vitally important
marine environments.
Come learn to dive with us. Help
us make a difference.
Register Today. Class Size Is
Limited. Call 1 800 670-5282 or call your local dive shop to inquire and sign up for our programs today.
If they haven't signed up with us yet, ask them why...then call us as we will be coming soon to a shore near you.!
FOR INQUIRIES,COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS, OR IF THERE
ARE PROBLEMS REGISTERING PLEASE CONTACT US AT
For more information on the full range of COTS programs please check out the
COTSDIVE website.
