Shearwater Research

About us

From its beginnings in 2004 Shearwater Research Inc. has been fueled by the passion and vision of its CEO Bruce Partridge.  With a background in computer systems design, embedded programming and advanced technical diving, Bruce brings a unique perspective to the world of dive computers.

Armed with the belief that divers want a simple intuitive user interface previously unavailable in dive computers and rebreather control systems, the earliest focus was on the design of a menu structure that made sense to the user.  As an experienced rebreather and open circuit technical diver, Bruce clearly understood the need for divers to be offered reasonable choices, requiring as few button pushes as possible, during stressful underwater situations.  Shearwater Research quickly became a major supplier of trimix computers and electronic control systems for rebreathers. After enjoying wide acceptance in technical diving circles, Shearwater gained popularity amongst recreational divers. Its  intuitive interface was further extended and simplified with a focus on the recreational diver. Shearwater now holds a leading position among companies and a reputation for some of the highest quality instruments on the market. Their computers are notably easy to use for divers at all development levels and have a reputation for being reliable, user friendly, and easy to read underwater. Shearwater computers are designed to improve the journey for divers everywhere.

Shearwater places great value in the work being done by the scientific community relating to diving and decompression theory.  It is common to find Shearwater representatives attending scientific symposiums and conferences around the world.  We support evidence based decision making and the organizations that provide that evidence.

All Shearwater products are designed and manufactured in Vancouver, Canada, in our certified ISO 9001-2015 compliant facility. Our products meet international standards as required by CE, FCC and IC.