Texas A&M University Maritime Studies
Chris Ledford

Chris Ledford

Instructional Associate Professor & Scientific Dive Safety Officer, Maritime Studies College of Marine Sciences & Maritime Studies • Texas A&M University at Galveston
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Research Interests

Current Research Interests

Dive

Education

  • Master of Science in Biology Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, 2003
  • Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and Zoology Humboldt State University, 1997

Licenses and Certificates

  • AAUS Scientific Diving Instructor #18739
  • SDI/TDI SCUBA Instructor #19055 (incl. Advanced Nitrox, Deco Procedures and Helitrox)
  • NAUI SCUBA Instructor #18748
  • DAN DEMP Instructor (CPR/FA, O2, etc.)
  • NSS-CDS Full Cave Diver
  • IANTD Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver – Mixed Gas and Full Cave
  • US Coast Guard 100 Ton Master License #1152771

Courses Taught

DIVE 250 – Scuba I Lab
DIVE 251 – Scuba II Lab
DIVE 260 – Scuba III Lab
DIVE 330 – Rescue Diving
DIVE 331 – Alternative Diving Technology
DIVE 357 – Dive Master
DIVE 410 – AAUS Scientific Diver Lab
DIVE 489 – Field Experiences in Scientific Diving
DIVE 489 – Expedition Planning

Fusion (rec sports) Courses taught:

Advanced Nitrox / Decompression Procedures with Helitrox

Publications

  • Thompson-Grim, J., Ledford, C., (2017 October) Release the Kraken!, Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine, Vol 27, No. 7. pp. 42-43.
  • Ledford, C., (2015) Use of Dual Laser Photogrammetry for use in Measuring Reef Fish: Techniques, Pitfalls and Limitations. Diving for Science 2015: Proceedings of the AAUS 34th Scientific Symposium, Sept 28-Oct 3, 2015, Key West FL. American Academy of Underwater Sciences.
  • Ledford, C., (2014, January) Rig Donation: A step-by-step guide, Marine News, Vol 25, No. 1. pp. 40-44.
  • Ledford, C., J.W. Tunnell, K. Withers, (2003) Comparison of coral species diversity and abundance between patch reefs and shallow reefs of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Sian Ka’an Series No. 9.

Professional Appointments

  • AAUS Board of Directors – Secretary – Jan 2016 – Dec 2017
  • Texas Historical Commission Marine Archaeology Program – Diving Control Board - 2015 - 2018
  • Texas Diving Safety Officer Group – Founder & Meeting Facilitator - 2014 - present