Diving Control Board

The Diving Board (DCB) of the University of Guam Marine Laboratory (UOGML) is a member of the American Association of Underwater Sciences (AAUS). The board assist the Dive Safety Officer (DSO) to ensure safe diving operations under the auspices of UOGML.

 

DCB Members

DCB Chair: Dr. David Combosch

UOGML Director: Dr. Laurie Raymundo

Diving Safety Officer: John Peralta

Faculty Member: Dr. Sarah Lemer

Student Representative: Rachael Keighan

 

COVID19 regulations

During it's regular meeting on June 3rd 2020, The DCB issue the following regulations for scientific diving during the COVID19 pandemic, which are expected to remain in place at least until the end of 2020 or until further notice. These regulations include the following changes, which take effect immediately:

• If you currently have COVID19-like symptoms, you are not allowed to go diving until you are healthy and free of COVID19-like symptoms for at least two weeks. The DCB also recommends that you get tested and be cleared by a doctor before you can go diving again.

• If you had a positive COVID19 test but did not have any COVID19-like symptoms for at least two weeks, you must be cleared by a doctor before you can go diving again.

• If you had COVID19-like symptoms in the last ~4 months but did not get tested, the DCB recommends that you get tested and be cleared by a doctor before you go diving again.