Scientific Diving Association e.V.

Become part of our mission for a clean Baltic Sea!

At SDA Kiel, we combine the fascination of diving with active marine conservation and scientifically based work.

Whether underwater or on land, everyone can become part of it, as our projects thrive on collaboration, commitment, and a wide range of skills.

Become a member

Projects

Sea Turtle Conservation in Tanzania

Conservation project along the East African coast focusing on sea turtles, their habitats, and cooperation with local stakeholders. The aim is …

Geisternetze in der Ostsee, Gefährdung für Tiere und Menschen

Ghost nets in the Baltic Sea

Active recovery of lost fishing gear that poses a significant threat to marine life and sensitive habitats. The operations are carried out by divers and …

Schweinswalschutz in der westlichen Ostsee

Harbour Porpoise Conservation

The harbour porpoise population in the western Baltic Sea has been in significant decline for several years. Research findings from …

Clean-ups

Waste and litter are among the major environmental problems in the Baltic Sea. Due to the limited water exchange with the North Sea, …

Bone Find near Heiligenhafen

Investigation and recovery of historical bone finds in the coastal area between the Eichholzniederung lowlands and the cliff coast near …

Silver Treasure of the Monte Olivia

An inconspicuous dive in Scheerhafen led to an extraordinary historical discovery. We unexpectedly came across extensive silver ...

Board of Directors

Patrycja Kozak

Underwater, you feel what truly matters: respect for nature, trust within the team, and the willingness to take responsibility.

Helge Petersen

For me, the SDA is more than just an association. It is a community of people who love the sea and want to make a difference.

Iven Fuchs

For me, the SDA is an association that takes responsibility seriously. Structure, reliability, and joint action make the work possible.

Contact us

Scientific Diving Association e.V.

Am Eidring 12
24623 Großenaspe

Mobil +49 1 57 56 10 97 54

info@sda-kiel.de

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Membership

SDA Kiel thrives on the commitment of its members. Whether actively involved in the team or supporting from behind the scenes, every form of participation helps make our environmental projects possible.

Anyone who supports our goals can become a member, regardless of professional background or diving experience.

Types of membership

Regular members are part of the active team, regularly participate in projects, activities, or organizational tasks, and take on responsibility within the association.

Supporting members primarily contribute through their membership fees and, where possible, through occasional participation in activities or events.

Together, we strengthen marine conservation and responsible action underwater.

How the membership process works

Complete the membership application and send it to info@sda-kiel.de or upload it via the contact form.

The board reviews the application. Once approved, the membership begins.

Membership application

Support our work

Our work in marine and species conservation is entirely supported by donations and voluntary commitment. Only through this support can our projects be implemented and secured in the long term.

Donation account

Sientific Diving Association e.V.

Bordesholmer Sparkasse
IBAN DE03 2105 1275 0010 0272 68
BIC NOLADE21BOR

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Donations for the recovery of ghost nets in the North and Baltic Seas

Donations for the harbour porpoise conservation project in the Baltic Sea

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About us

We work on a voluntary basis and are committed to environmental and marine conservation as well as to underwater-related documentation.

This includes, among other things, the recovery of ghost nets in the Baltic Sea, underwater archaeology projects such as the discovery of the silver treasure of the Monte Olivia, and international conservation projects, including the sea turtle conservation project in Tanzania carried out jointly with Trixie.

Our work combines practical action with public outreach and is aimed equally at dedicated recreational and research divers as well as professionals from biology, nature conservation, and related disciplines.