Science12 min read
Measuring Kelp Biomass: From Dive Tapes to Tonnes
How scientists turn diver counts, satellite pixels and allometric equations into honest kelp biomass estimates — and why every method carries a bias.
Dr. Mara Ellison ·
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3 articles
Careers8 min read
Dive Safety Officer: The Person Who Owns the Risk Register
Dive safety officers run the diving programs of universities, aquariums and film crews. Here's what the DSO does, the certifications required and how to get there.
Tom Okafor ·
Careers7 min read
Becoming a Scientific Diver: Training, Certification and the Real Working Life
How to qualify as a working scientific diver: recreational certs, scientific diver programs, the real job market, and what a career underwater actually costs.
Tom Okafor ·