CAUS / ACSS (Canadian Association for Under Water Science / Association canadienne des sciences subaquatiques). The Canadian Association for Underwater Science (CAUS) is a self-regulating body dedicated to safety in underwater research through the establishment and continual peer review of standards of practice for scientific diving.

The Diver Certification Board of Canada certifies occupational divers, accredits schools which train occupational divers and presents the annual Canadian Underwater Conference and Exhibition. DCBC is the only national body which certifies offshore and inshore occuptional (commercial) divers in Canada. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Preserving and Recording Canada's Diving History. FOUNDED IN 1998, THE SOCIETY'S PRIMARY OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES ARE: To provide a forum for individuals and organizations with an interest in the history of humanity's underwater exploits. This includes all aspects of commercial, military, recreational, scientific and experimental diving; To identify, preserve, protect and maintain artifacts and archives associated with the history of diving; To publish appropriate literature covering all aspects of diving history; To provide a focal point for assistance in the maintenance of antique and classic diving equipment; To organize meetings and rallies to foster a general awareness of the importance of diving as a significant aspect of technological endeavor. North Vancouver, BC, Canada