Research & Discovery

Explore how Guided Discoveries advances hands-on science through research and discovery projects like scientific diving, kelp restoration, and marine ecosystem studies—empowering students to engage with real-world science and conservation.

CIMI Kelp Restoration Project

The CIMI Kelp Restoration Project combines cutting-edge technologies—including drone imagery, multibeam sonar, wave and temperature sensors, and diver surveys—to map and monitor kelp forest health at Toyon Bay, Fox Landing and other sites around Catalina

Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI) is diving into action—through restoration and education.

Scientific Diving

Guided Discoveries, Inc. is proud be an organizational member of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS). The AAUS scientific diving standards are consensual minimal standards adopted by the majority of scientific diving programs in the UnitedStates.


GDI’s scientific diving supports our CIMI program, aquarium systems, and our kelp restoration project.


Helpful links:
Guided Discoveries’ Standards for Scientific Diving Manual
Guided Discoveries’ AAUS Medical Form