SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

TheScientific Committee serves as a forum for scientific discussion and collaboration within the global diving community. As a non-profit organization, the CMAS Family welcomes individuals who share it’s vision of working towards a better world and improving the quality of life for all living beings.

The scientific Committee operates across five continents with a dedicated Secretary for each, and the internal structure consists of five operational areas focused on:

At the heart of this committee’s mission is the belief that science should serve people by promoting both education and conservation, and while working towards achieving a healthier standard of living.

The objectives include training divers worldwide using safe and sustainable practices, as well as providing scientific divers with the necessary support to conduct their work effectively and safely. The Scientific Committee  also collaborates with CMAS affiliated federations and strategic partners to study and recover marine and freshwater ecosystems, raise awareness about the importance of protecting underwater bionetworks, and actively participate in the preservation of submerged cultural heritage.

To achieve those objectives, the Scientific Committee will form strategic alliances with other committees within CMAS, as well as governmental and private organizations, and other relevant scientific bodies.

CMAS Scientific Committee

MISSION

Strive towards the preservation of both natural and cultural heritage of aquatic environments, while promoting the active participation of society as a whole in efforts to enhance the quality of life for both citizens and diving enthusiasts.

VISION

CMAS seeks to establish itself as the sole steadfast benchmark for global citizen science, driving the agenda of rights and social innovation in underwater scientific affairs, and serving as a catalyst for social change in safeguarding natural and cultural heritage, as well as promoting their complete integration within the community.

VALUES

CMAS is guided by the values that align with those upheld by UNESCO, of which include Unity, Respect for Diversity, Political neutrality, Organizational democracy, Gender equality, Open participation, Transparency, Integrity, accountability & social responsibility,  Equality and equity, Gender & diversity.

Scientific Committee

Maria Clotilde ZECKUA RAMOS
Maria Clotilde ZECKUA RAMOSSecretary
Mexico

Mexico

Natural Heritage

Dr Jacques DUMAS
Dr Jacques DUMASDirector
France

France

Duarte Duarte
Duarte DuarteMember
Portugal

Portugal

Alejandro de Vera Hernandez
Alejandro de Vera HernandezMember
Spain

Spain

Mr. Paulo Costa SILVA
Mr. Paulo Costa SILVAMember
Portugal

Portugal

Mohammed Al-Tawaha
Mohammed Al-TawahaMember
Jordan

Jordan

Prof. Dr. Emad KHALIL
Prof. Dr. Emad KHALILMember
Egypt

Egypt

Scientific Diving

Prof. Dr. Emad KHALIL
Prof. Dr. Emad KHALILDirector
Egypt

Egypt

Philipp Ficher
Philipp FicherMember
Germany

Germany

Duarte Duarte
Duarte DuarteMember
Portugal

Portugal

Maria Clotilde ZECKUA RAMOS
Maria Clotilde ZECKUA RAMOSMember
Mexico

Mexico

Mr. Paulo Costa SILVA
Mr. Paulo Costa SILVAMember
Portugal

Portugal

Mohammed Al-Tawaha
Mohammed Al-TawahaMember
Jordan

Jordan

Wassim Kolsi
Wassim KolsiMember
Tunisia

Tunisia

Dr. PhD Simone MODUGNO
Dr. PhD Simone MODUGNOMember
Italy

Italy

Mary Perla Salazar Gatica
Mary Perla Salazar GaticaMember
	China

China

Cultural Heritage

Hakan Oniz
Hakan Oniz Director
Türkiye

Türkiye

Prof. Dr. Emad KHALIL
Prof. Dr. Emad KHALILMember
Egypt

Egypt

Azzeddin Karra
Azzeddin KarraMember
Morocco

Morocco

Tamas Balogh
Tamas BaloghMember
Hungary

Hungary

Duarte Duarte
Duarte DuarteMember
Portugal

Portugal

Dr. PhD Simone MODUGNO
Dr. PhD Simone MODUGNOMember
Italy

Italy

Paulo Silva
Paulo SilvaMember
Portugal

Portugal

Citizen Science

Prof. Dr. Emad KHALIL
Prof. Dr. Emad KHALILMember
Egypt

Egypt

Philipp Ficher
Philipp FicherMember
Germany

Germany

Paulo Silva
Paulo SilvaMember
Portugal

Portugal

Duarte Duarte
Duarte DuarteMember
Portugal

Portugal

Environment & Stability

Prof. Dr. Levent CAVAS
Prof. Dr. Levent CAVASDirector
Türkiye

Türkiye

Prof. Dr. Emad KHALIL
Prof. Dr. Emad KHALILMember
Egypt

Egypt

Philipp Ficher
Philipp FicherMember
Germany

Germany

Azzeddin Karra
Azzeddin KarraMember
Morocco

Morocco

Paulo Silva
Paulo SilvaMember
Portugal

Portugal

Weng Ming-Hsiang
Weng Ming-HsiangMember
Taipei Chinese

Taipei Chinese

Aslam Sami Djellouli
Aslam Sami DjellouliMember
Tunisia

Tunisia

Hakan ÖNİZ
Hakan ÖNİZMember
Türkiye

Türkiye

Mohammed Al-Tawaha
Mohammed Al-TawahaMember
Jordan

Jordan

Duarte Duarte
Duarte DuarteMember
Portugal

Portugal

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