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Scientific Diving

Working underwater?

EPA divers support monitoring, research, and emergency response efforts across the agency in a wide range of underwater conditions – from messy seafood processing outfalls to muddy sloughs to the open ocean.
Learn what it takes to be an EPA diver
Hey teachers!

Our divers enjoy opportunities to visit school classrooms and talk with kids about ocean stewardship.
Ask an EPA diver to visit your classroom

Underwater Science

Safety and Training

About EPA's Divers

Video: Careers - EPA Diver

Video: Restoration of Boston Harbor

See how our divers helped clean up this vital waterway.