Scuba Diving Search and Recovery

Helping you locate personal items lost in Ontario’s lakes, rivers, and ponds.

Losing something in the water can be stressful — but with the right training and conditions, recovery is often possible. Tactical Aquatics provides recreational‑level scuba search and recovery assistance for personal items lost in non‑hazardous environments across the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding regions.

As certified recreational scuba divers trained in underwater navigation, buoyancy control, and structured search patterns, we conduct safe, methodical searches using recognized recreational diving techniques — always within the limits of non‑commercial diving standards. When needed, multiple professional recreational divers may assist in your recovery, providing additional support, coverage, and safety.

What We Offer

Initial site assessment to evaluate conditions, access, and recovery potential
Structured underwater search patterns suited to visibility, depth, and terrain
Team‑based recreational search support — several divers may assist when appropriate
Use of lift bags for small, safe recoveries
Surface support and safety procedures during all recreational dives
Clear communication about limitations, risks, and realistic expectations
Optional video/photo documentation of recovery dives (when conditions allow)
Post‑recovery inspection and safe return of located items
Professional courtesy, confidentiality, and client care throughout the process

This service is designed strictly for personal property recovery — not for commercial, occupational, or public‑safety diving operations.

Safety & Legal Compliance

Tactical Aquatics operates within recreational diving parameters under Ontario law. We do not perform dives requiring commercial certification, specialized equipment, or public‑safety protocols.

We do not enter:

Fast‑moving or high‑current water
Overhead or enclosed environments (caves, ice, wreck penetration)
Contaminated or unsafe water
Locations requiring occupational diving credentials
Law‑enforcement or evidence‑related recovery sites

Safety is always the priority. If conditions are unsafe or visibility prevents recovery, we will advise you before any dive begins.

Start Your Recovery

If you’ve lost something in the water, contact Tactical Aquatics with:

What was lost
When and where it entered the water
Approximate depth
Water conditions (if known)

The more detail you provide, the better the chance of a successful recreational recovery.