Access to the First in-exclusive PADI Underwater Farming License

Barcelona Diving Club (BDC) is a pioneering initiative that integrates marine conservation, scientific research, and sustainable tourism. Its core business includes offering PADI diving courses, freediving, and underwater ecosystem restoration through seaweed planting and biodiversity preservation efforts. BDC holds the world’s exclusive PADI Underwater Farmer license, positioning it as a key player in marine ecosystem restoration. The club collaborates with renowned freedivers, scientists, and film production companies to raise awareness about ocean sustainability and promote innovative marine conservation solutions globally. Its expertise lies in combining marine conservation with education and sustainable tourism to engage and inspire the public in protecting marine ecosystems.

Spain

About Us
Founding Team
Óscar Cobo – CEO & Founder
Óscar Cobo is an experienced PADI Instructor with over 10 years of expertise in marine conservation and underwater photography. His work has been recognized by National Geographic, and he has led numerous initiatives combining marine education and eco-tourism. Driven by his passion for the ocean, Óscar founded the Barcelona Diving Club to bring together sustainable aquaculture, underwater conservation, and responsible tourism. He is the creator of the innovative Underwater Farmer specialty, which focuses on training divers to contribute to marine ecosystem restoration through seaweed farming.

Bernat Saumell – COO & Co-Founder
Bernat Saumell brings a wealth of experience from his background in audiovisual production and business operations. As the co-founder of Playtime Movies, Bernat has more than a decade of experience in managing logistics and strategic development for media projects. At Barcelona Diving Club, Bernat leads the operational and strategic efforts, ensuring the smooth execution of both the diving center’s activities and the expansion of the company’s aquaculture and tourism ventures.

Problem we are solving
We train and certify future underwater farming professionals. Underwater farming, also known as underwater agriculture or aquaculture, involves the cultivation of crops, plants, and sometimes even seafood in marine environments, typically beneath the surface of oceans, seas, and other bodies of water. This innovative approach leverages the natural resources available in the marine ecosystem, such as nutrient-rich waters, and offers a sustainable method of food production.

One of the most well-known examples of underwater farming is the Nemo’s Garden project in Italy, where crops like basil, strawberries, and lettuce are grown in underwater greenhouses called biospheres. These biospheres are anchored to the seabed and use the stable temperature, humidity, and naturally filtered water to create an ideal environment for plant growth.

Sustainable Impact on Blue Ecconomy
We have been awarded by PADI with the only one PADI License for underwater farming in exclusivity for a lifetime period. No one else's can have it without our authorization or agreement with us. We are looking for investor to help us scale our licenses globally.

Financial Needs€300k