About Beneath The Sea

Beneath The Sea Mission Statement

Beneath The Sea, Inc. is a volunteer membership organization, recognized nationally and internationally as a source of education about the ocean environment.

Through its annual exposition, seminars and workshops, scholarships, Marine Careers, and Ocean Pals, Beneath The Sea connects experienced divers, new divers, non-divers, young people, parents, and teachers with underwater exploration, the arts and sciences, and ocean conservation.

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What guides us

Our Purpose

  • Provide continuing educationOffer seminars, workshops, and professional-development programs for recreational divers, instructors, public-safety teams, medical professionals, and others who work in and around the underwater world.
  • Educate the publicProvide information about the benefits of protecting the ocean environment, including marine life and habitats, and encourage informed stewardship by divers and non-divers alike.
  • Invest in people and projectsSupport ocean-related projects and charities while creating pathways for young people through Marine Careers, Ocean Pals, scholarships, and training grants.

Education in action

Our Programs

The exposition, seminars, and workshops make education part of the diving community’s gathering place. Ocean Pals introduces children to the ocean through art and education; Marine Careers helps students explore scientific, technical, environmental, and diving-related work; and the Sea of Tomorrow Scholarship Society supports study, research, and training in marine fields.