Technical diving opens the door to deeper wrecks, extended bottom times, advanced cave systems, and exploration beyond the limits of recreational diving. Whether you’re taking your first step into decompression procedures or pursuing advanced trimix and cave certifications, our training programs are designed to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence required for safe and successful technical diving.
Led by highly experienced instructor trainers with many dives in technical, cave, wreck, and rebreather environments, our courses emphasize real-world application, precise dive planning, equipment configuration, gas management, and emergency procedures. Every program combines classroom education, practical skill development, and extensive in-water training to ensure divers are prepared for the challenges of advanced underwater exploration.
Courses range from Extended Range and Decompression Procedures to Technical Wreck, Full Cave, Hypoxic Trimix, DPV, Multi-Stage, and Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR) training. Instruction is tailored to each diver’s goals and experience level, creating a learning environment that is both challenging and supportive.
Our mission is simple: develop competent, confident technical divers who prioritize safety while pursuing the excitement of exploration.
Meet Larry Babcock: Technical Diving Instructor
Larry Babcock has been diving for over 35 years and owned Aquatech Scuba Center from 1994 to 2025. During his career, he has explored some of the world’s most renowned dive sites, including the Andrea Doria in 1995, and has completed multiple dives exceeding 400 feet. Cave diving is his true passion, and he has logged countless hours in overhead environments throughout Florida and Mexico.
Larry began diving rebreathers in 1999, drawn by the extended bottom times and the opportunities they provided for deeper exploration and cave diving. He became the first cave instructor worldwide to teach the Hollis Prism 2 Rebreather and has served as an Instructor Trainer for TDI/SDI and IANTD, as well as an Instructor Certifier for SSI. He was also the first Hollis Prism 2 Cave Instructor through TDI. Larry is an SSI Platinum Pro 5000 Diver with more than 8,000 logged dives. His instructor credentials include Technical Cave Instructor, Hypoxic Trimix Instructor, DPV Instructor, and Multi-Stage Instructor for both TDI and IANTD.
As an Instructor Trainer, Larry is qualified to teach Extended Range, Hypoxic Trimix, Technical Wreck, and Full Cave programs. He also teaches a variety of Hollis Prism 2 courses, including Diluent Air, Air Diluent Deco, CCR Cavern, CCR Intro to Cave, CCR Full Cave, and CCR Trimix.
Throughout his career, Larry has emphasized safety, ensuring that every student develops the knowledge, skills, and confidence required for the level of diving they pursue. His commitment to excellence and passion for technical and cave diving have made him a respected educator and mentor within the diving community.
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