ProjectsPrevious research (selection)• Hydrochemical, geochemical and marine-biologi-

cal investigations for the ecological infl uence of off-shore locations and habitat characterisation using theexample of the Limski-Channel for mediterranean sponges (Porifera), Sv. Marina, Istria, Croatia

• Geochemical investigations, gas volume fl ow and geo-thermal gradient and heat fl ow measurements on sub-marine, volcanic hydrothermal vents and fumaroles as well as chemical characterisation of the occuring min-eral precipitations of the hydrothermal system in the Tyrrhenian Sea, Panarea, Italy

• Research and documentation of underwater freshwater inlets into the Dead Sea, Israel

• Research and documentation of a coral reef under ex-treme environmental conditions at the mouth of riversEuphrates and Tigris, Iraq

• Documentation of the renaturation of acid mining-related lakes with the support of innovative treatments

Science is something fascinating in itself. Even a slight investment of facts provides a rich crop of predictions. Mark Twain

TU Bergakademie FreibergCMAS GER/S00

Edition NoticeContact and informationDr. Thomas GrabGustav-Zeuner-Straße 709599 Freiberg / Germany

phone +49 3731 39-3004fax +49 3731 39-3963e-mail info@sdc.tu-freiberg.de

www.tu-freiberg.de/sdc

SCIENTIFICDIVINGCENTER

Cooperation• INGV Palermo (Italy, Instituto Nazionale

di Geofi sica e Vulcanologia)• Saxon Academy of Sciences to Leipzig• University Basra (Irak)• University Stuttgart, Leipzig, Bremen• TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Institute of mechanics and fl uid dynamicsInstitute of heat engineering and thermodynamicsInstitute of experimental physics – working group microbiology

• GAUSS (German Academy of Underwater Sciences)

Leader Scientifi c Diving:Prof. Tobias FiebackProf. Broder Merkel

Instructor:Dr. Thomas Pohl (Confi rmedScientifi c Diving Instructor)

Scientifi c DivingApproximately 71 percent of our planet are covered by oceans and thus deprived of a direct exploration. This means that we know the surface of the moon or Mars better than the sea fl oor of our planet. The deep sea can only be explored with the help of underwater vehicles, but the fl at areas of the oceans – to a depth of about 40 meters – can be examined by diving scientists. Scientifi c diving involves the use of purposeful work meth-ods in different topics and application areas under water.

Working groups• Geology• Gas and water chemistry• Microbiology/biomineralisation• Heat and material transport• Photo and video documentation

Methods• Direct and indirect observation• Mapping of the investigation areas• Taking of gas, water & rock samples

as well as (micro)biota• Measuring i.a. of temperature, pH, volume fl ow rate• Documentation: digital (photo/video)

analogue (writing board)

Fields of application• Earth sciences• Natural sciences• Environmental sciences• Engineering sciences• Economics

All of these qualifi cations are crucial advantages over unmanned systems for the exploration of shallow marinesystems. The certifi cate of a Scientifi c Diver displays the graduate as an educated scientifi c diver all over the world.

Social skills• Self-confi dence• Sense of responsibility• Teamspirit

Education Structure

Education requirements:CMAS* or equivalent, valid medical examination

(according to GTÜM)

education requirements: CMAS** or equivalent, valid medical examination (according to GTÜM),

enrollment as guest student at theTU Bergakademie Freiberg

Module 1:Scientifi c Diving I

Participation in the block course “Scientifi c Diving“Participation in the lecture “Aquatic Ecosystems“ in the winter semester (WS)

Finish with: exam

Participation in the course “Scientifi c Diving” in the winter semester & summer semester (SS)

Finish with: 5 document tasks (WS) 6 document tasks (SS)

Participation in 2 diving camps

Finish with: certifi cate Scientifi c Diving I

External participantsStudents of the TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Module II:Scientifi c Diving IIEducation requirements:

CMAS** or equivalent, valid medical examination (according to GTÜM), completed module I

10–14 days international diving camp, editing a research topic

Finish with: fi eld trip report

CMAS Scientifi c DiverCMAS Advanced Scientifi c Diver (with additional qualifi cations)

CMAS Scientifi c DiverCMAS Advanced Scientifi c Diver (with additional qualifi cations)