The I.A.D.P
The International Association of Dive Professionals (IADP) is the only independent global membership association created by professionals, for professionals in the diving industry. We are a nonprofit organization committed to uniting skilled, ethical, and forward-looking dive professionals who believe in collaboration, responsibility, and excellence.
While IADP was officially established as a nonprofit in 2022, our roots trace back to 2007, when we began as an informal community of dive professionals connecting through social media and working groups.
Our Identity
Strength United is Stronger
Vis Unita Fortior
In a world marked by environmental challenges and global uncertainty, the IADP brings together quality-oriented professionals to make a meaningful impact — not only in their trade and workspaces, but also on the aquatic environments they depend on.
We believe that the only way to meet today’s global challenges is through solidarity: professionals supporting one another, exchanging knowledge, and building a better, safer, more ethical future for diving.
Our Core Beliefs
Why an Independent Association?
Unlike most dive organizations, IADP is not tied to any training agency, commercial brand, or political influence. This independence allows us to:
- Advocate for real industry standards
- Support members without conflict of interest
- Launch unbiased conservation and media initiatives
- Set a new benchmark for what professional diving can and should be
Join a Global Movement
Whether you're a scientific diver, expedition leader, military contractor, dive instructor, researcher, or underwater filmmaker — if you take your profession seriously, the IADP is your home.
We invite you to help build the world's most trusted community of dive professionals. Together, we can shape the future of diving.