Beachbums, Ocean Lovers & Thalassophiles, act on your curiosity.
Samudra Scientific Diving (SSD) is a four level learning journey to become a skilled scuba diver that can meaningfully contribute to science. Our first level starts with non-divers. To care about the marine ecosystems, diving is not a must criteria.
Through the SSD learning pathway, marine enthusiasts become citizen scientists equipped to support scientific studies, participate in expeditions, bioblitzes, build their own projects in marine habitats or volunteer with our partner conservation organisations in India and around the world.
We also offer SSI (Scuba School International) Marine Ecology & Speciality Certifications as an add-on to our courses. SSD Learning pathway is explained below.
Second cohort 28 July 2026
note: first cohort sold out in 4 days.
Details
Blitz Diver
Prerequisite: Qualified L2 + 30 dives
Course:
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Species identification
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Underwater survey methods
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Data extraction
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Preparation for Bioblitz participation
Duration: 6 dives, 5 days
Outcome:
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Qualified for Bioblitzes in Andamans and our diving partners in globally
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Qualified 'human in the loop' AI trainers for our open source model
Course opens in 2027
L3
Expedition Diver
Prerequisites: Qualified L3 Blitz Diver, 1 Bioblitz and 50 dives
Course:
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Advanced Diving Skills - Buoyancy, Trim, Safety
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Advanced survey methods
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3D Mapping protocol
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Field leadership
Duration: 6 days, 9 hours in-water
Outcome: Ready to join marine expeditions in India and with our partners globally
Course opens in 2027
L4
Bioblitzes
Qualified L3 divers participate in Real-world biodiversity documentation, Visual surveys, Data extraction volunteering unlocked (free upgrade)
Expeditions
Qualified L4 Expedition Diver
Participate 3D Mapping of reefs and divesites in Andamans, India and across Indian Ocean Region
Still can't decide? FAQs straight from those who lived the last cohort
