Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques
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Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS) is an international federation that represents underwater activities in underwater sport and underwater sciences, and oversees an international system of recreational snorkel and scuba diver training and recognition. It is also known by its English name, the World Underwater Federation, and its Spanish name, Confederación Mundial De Actividades Subacuáticas. Its foundation in Monaco during January 1959 makes it one of the world's oldest underwater diving organisations.[1]
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Abbreviation | CMAS |
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Predecessor | CIPS, Comité des Sports Sous-Marins |
Formation | January 11, 1959; 65 years ago (1959-01-11) at Monaco |
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Purpose | Underwater sports & sciences, and diver training |
Headquarters | Rome, Italy |
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Region served | International |
Membership | National Federations |
Official language | French, English, Spanish |
Leader | Anna Arzhanova |
Key people | Jacques-Yves Cousteau |
Main organ | General assembly |
Affiliations | |
Staff | 5 |
Website | www.cmas.org |
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