Wednesday, August 31, 2011

New Ocean Voyager Storage Area

If you’ve passed through the Ocean Voyager top deck recently, you’ve probably seen some big changes (and maybe wondered why Dive Ops is building a massive jungle gym).

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Surface Supply Class

In most of the exhibits at Georgia Aquarium the divers do not dive with traditional scuba equipment. Instead, the staff and volunteers use a system of scuba diving called surface supply.

Through the Eyes of an Intern: Extrication Drills

The following was written by one of Dive Operation's current interns, Drew Willey:

I am one of the new dive operations interns at the Georgia Aquarium, and although I am only three days on the job I have already discovered the level of expertise that runs behind the scenes here every day. So it is safe to say the Georgia Aquarium staff has to be well organized… and they definitely are just that. From administration to maintenance, the proper standards and regulations are held sacred to the staff and volunteers. The Aquarium is a “well oiled machine” and most importantly well prepared.