The ethos of the ADA is “A Deeper Understanding of the Past”.
The ADA provides the most up to date [recreational] diver training and
incorporates safe diving practices within the realms of archaeological,
scientific and technical diving.
The ADA draws upon the professional experiences of qualified staff in the field of both diving and archaeology, therefore the combined efforts of all Directors, Staff and Members ensures success in achieving professional investigative data for the continued education of future generations in the protection of the shared, worldwide, underwater cultural heritage in accordance with UNESCO guidelines and individual countries legislation.
- An International Body with worldwide membership. It provides training materials; standards in underwater archaeological and scientific diver training; Awards qualifications and helps in accreditation and standards in underwater archaeological practice in accordance with the standards of recognised competent bodies such as the SDSC, UNESCO and the BAJR Federation;
- A Professional Body representing all personnel and associates allied to this unique sub-discipline of archaeology, whatever their professional branch of science that is incorporated within holistic archaeological investigations;
- An Operational Body, where staff, members and volunteers, provide professional archaeological scientific investigations in a diverse range of underwater and inter-tidal settings;
- A Training Body, delivering courses allied to the standards and competencies of the Scientific Diving Supervisory Committee and designing and developing courses in underwater archaeology to facilitate the safe retrieval and collection of scientific data;
- An Advisory Body, providing advice and guidance to members, volunteers and other professional and recreational bodies on issues relating to underwater archaeological investigations.