AIDA is a Freediving body who organise Freediving competitions and set rules & regulations for freediving community. At its highest level, it consists of an international board of members, representing individual countries, making decisions that influence the sport. AIDA has an active role in the research community, diving deep into the studies of the physiology behind breath holding and of course safety. AIDA's goal is to unite free divers across the world to aid in the development and growth of the sport.