The University of Plymouth Professional Diving team have extensive experience of scientific and commercial diving globally. Members of the team have supported or delivered research in some of the most remote and isolated places on the planet, from the Arctic to Antarctica.
Based at the
Marine Station
, we are one of the largest trainers of scientific divers in Europe.
Discover how we can support your academic and professional work.
Support with research projects
Working with academic staff assisting with a range of scientific work for sample collection to equipment deployment and monitoring
Professional services
Working with businesses to offer a range of professional services from diver assessments to ship-based expedition management
Training
Offering a variety of training courses for those individuals working within the scientific and media industry
Our diving staff
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Dr Keiron Fraser
Associate Professor (Education) in Marine Conservation
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Mr Charles Sandercock
Scientific Diving Manager
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Mr Richard Gannon
Diving Instructor/ Dive System Engineer
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Mrs Bex Sandercock
Scientific Diving Specialist
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Mr Russ Kateley
Diving Equipment Technican
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Dr Fran Hockley
Lecturer
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Mr Daniel Struthers
Scientific Diving Specialist/Diving Instructor
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Mrs Donna Luscombe
Research Accounting Advisor
Contact our Professional Diving Team
Marine Station, Artillery Place, Coxside Plymouth, Devon, PL4 0LU