NBM Dive Site Resource
National Aquarium Baltimore — Guest Diver Program
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
A Saturday guided scuba program in the National Aquarium's 335,000-gallon Atlantic Coral Reef exhibit, booked and led through Atlantic Edge Dive Center.
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Aquatic life at this dive site
What divers may encounter
Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
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Photographs
Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Dive videos
Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.Recent field observations
Diver-reported temperatures
Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.
Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.
Why divers know this place
Highlights
A roughly 40-minute dive following a mandatory one-hour classroom session in a 335,000-gallon habitat with more than 1,000 animals representing over 70 species.
Before you arrive
Access notes
Arrive at least 15 minutes early and check in at the Staff Entrance near the Main Entrance and USS Torsk. Aquarium admission is not included. Confirm the current schedule and cancellation status before traveling.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Normal scuba medical and pressure risks remain. The aquarium exhibit is a confined environment requiring precise buoyancy and strict compliance with staff and animal-care procedures; divers with inadequate buoyancy may be removed.
At the site
Facilities and support
Divers bring a full wetsuit, mask, snorkel, booties and fins; Atlantic Edge supplies the regulator, BCD, cylinder and weights. Atlantic Edge states that certain personal items may be rented. Lockers are available after check-in.
Connected reporting
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Independent resource notice
This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.