The mission of SCUBAnauts International is to educate teens in the marine sciences, enabling them to make a positive impact on the environment and empowering them to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Full Face Masks and Underwater Communications in Panama City

After the pool training day, FSU-PC took us to a dock by the City Marina and taught us about underwater navigation and communications in the full face mask. I am still, even after a day, so amazed by all the work they do with the full face masks, and how sonars are used to navigate things underwater. I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to work with and gain so much knowledge from amazing leaders.

Reflections on Panama City, FL Summer Mission

“If I was given the opportunity to go on this trip all over again, I would pick up the opportunity in a heart beat.”

I Could Do a Hard Hit, Could You?

Heavy hits are the worst of the worst. They turn of your air rip your regulator out and tangle them take your mask off, undo the BCD buckles, and other issues.

From Mask Anxiety to Full Face Mask Diver

At first the idea of diving with full face masks terrified me. I was comfortable diving with a normal regulator and mask, as I'd been doing so for 3 years. So many problems came into my head. What if water started leaking into the mask and I couldn't get air? What if...

Rookie of the Year

Brain corals can grow to over six feet in diameter. I saw this for myself treating diseased coral in St. Croix this summer. The trip started at two in the morning at the airport where we made our way to the U.S. Virgin Islands. We arrived at Camp Howard where we...

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First SNI Dive Experience (Blog)

First SNI Dive Experience (Blog)

 When I first joined SCUBAnauts I immediately felt as though I would enjoy the lessons being taught and the opportunity to make new friends. I really wanted to apply the knowledge that I had learned in the science lessons so I was excited to go on my first dive. It...

Visiting with the U.S. Coast Guard

Visiting with the U.S. Coast Guard

Over the weekend the SCUBAnauts were honored to be able to visit U.S. Coast Guard Air Station in Clearwater. While there they were able to meet members of the Coast Guard and learn more about the important work that they do for our country. Shannon S. was among the...

The Opportunity to Work with MOTE (Blog)

The Opportunity to Work with MOTE (Blog)

Kaedon H. Scubanaut - Junior Second Class / AAUS D-30 / DAN Diving First Aid Pro Provider July 15, 2014 MOTE’s coral work is so important because it will help restore the amount of coral being lost each year. Their work also helps to find out why these corals are...

Presenting at the AAUS symposium

Presenting at the AAUS symposium

Cole K., SCUBAnaut Senior 1st Class was both humbled and honored to present a summary of his coral research project at the 2015 American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) symposium held in Key West.   The AAUS symposium is held annually to bring underwater...

Looking Back at CHOW (Blog)

Looking Back at CHOW (Blog)

June 14, 2015 CHOW 2015 was amazing! All of our preparation payed off we had great presentation, great questions and background knowledge on policies happening in Washington DC. The Representatives, Senators and organizations all made us feel welcome.           Day 1 ...

A Huge Thank You!

A Huge Thank You!

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Working with Mote: A Gratifying Experience (Blog)

Working with Mote: A Gratifying Experience (Blog)

Taylor R. Scubanauts: Senior First Class -- AAUS D-60 Working with Mote laboratories this summer was once again a gratifying experience. Dr. Vaughan and his staff are great; it's such an amazing experience to work along side such respected scientists. This year we had...

ECO Magazine Online Publication

ECO Magazine Online Publication

"Education Through Exploration: SCUBAnauts Support Reef Restoration Project" By: Keith Kolasa, SCUBAnauts Science/ Education Outreach Coordinator SCUBAnauts International (SNI) was established to expand and promote STEM related opportunities for young and emerging...