ProTec Sardinia ASD
Dive Center

ProTec Sardinia ASD

Cala Gonone, Via Collodi 9, NU (Nuoro), Italy

About This Program

A technical cave diving center directly leading multi-year cave research expeditions exploring Supramonte karst systems and offering advanced, hands-on training linked to real scientific work.

Cave ExplorationScientific ResearchKarst HydrologyEducation Practical

Purpose Activities

Join seasonal exploration teams mapping, surveying, and supporting multi-day research dives into Sardinia's longest underwater cave systems. Volunteer roles can include surface logistics, science support, and surveying.

Experienced cave divers, speleologists, or support team with logistical/camping skills; volunteers typically need technical or scientific background.
Required: Technical cave diving certification for dive team
Required: Good fitness
Required: Team & expedition experience
Required: Own equipment for cave/support

2024 expeditions require a larger support crew, including medics; limited spots, contact early for info.

How to Join:

Express interest and relevant experience to the expedition leader.

  1. Click 'Check Availability' to open the request form.
  2. Give a short summary of your technical or scientific background.
  3. List possible dates (e.g., late summer 2024) and desired role (diver, science, logistics).
  4. Wait for direct contact from the project leader regarding suitability and next steps.

Additional Offerings

Fun Diving

Exploratory and expedition-style cave and cavern dives are organized in Sardinia’s Supramonte systems, primarily for certified cave divers.

Training Courses

Full technical progression from beginner to instructor, including advanced cave, sidemount, rebreather, technical diving, and expedition leadership using classroom, pool, and real cave environments.

Accommodation

Partner guesthouses and nearby hotels in Cala Gonone; custom arrangements possible for expedition participants.