Name: Dani C. Hometown: Petaluma, CA Certification Level: Master Scuba Diver Trainer How Long Have You Been Diving? Since before flip phones went out of style. What Inspired You To Begin Diving? I’ve always loved the ocean and the natural sciences, which are passions my dad shares and my mom has always encouraged. My…
Owen Palmer
Name: Captain Owen Palmer Hometown: Houston, Texas Certification Level: USCG Certified Captain & Master Scuba Diver Trainer How Long Have You Been Diving? I put my first scuba tank on in a pool at 4 years old. I got certified at 12 years old. What Inspired You To Begin Diving? My…
Megan F.
Hometown: Lenoir City, TN Certification Level: AOW How Long Have You Been Diving?: 4 Years What Inspired You To Begin Diving?: I always loved the water. My sister was certified first and pushed my mom and I to get certified. Favorite Local Dive Site: Night dives on the Benwood What Is Your Diving Advice?: If…
Dani T., Instructor
Hometown: Sao Paulo, Brazil Certification Level: OWSI How Long Have You Been Diving?: 28 Years What Inspired You To Begin Diving?: After watching the movie “The Big Blue.” Favorite Local Dive Site: Deep wrecks like The Spiegel Grove What Is Your Diving Advice?: Control your buoyancy with your breathing.
Chris B.
Hometown: Cynthiana, KY Certification Level: Open Water How Long Have You Been Diving? May 2017 What Inspired You To Begin Diving? I wanted to get closer to the Ocean. Favorite Local Dive Site: Molasses Reef What Is Your Diving Advice? If you get motion sickness, take your Dramamine the night before, the morning of,…
Logan C, Instructor
Hometown: Houston, TX Certification Level: Master Scuba Diver Trainer How long have you been diving?: Since I was 12 What inspired me to begin diving?: Meeting different scuba instructors and each of their unique stories of travels and wonderful interactions with all walks of life. I decided to pursue this career when I was 20…
Chelsea M, Instructor
Hometown: Fajardo, Puerto Rico Certification Level: IDC Staff Instructor How long have you been diving?: Since 2003 What inspired you to start diving?: My parents love it, so they got my sister and I certified once we were old enough. We grew up near or on the water, so it was just a natural progression…
Rachel C, Instructor
Hometown: Charlton, NY Certification Level: Master Scuba Diver Trainer How long have you been diving?: 10 years What inspired you to begin diving?: I was a swim team kid, then a lifeguard, and I planned to pursue a Marine Ecology degree. I love the water, so I had always wanted to scuba dive, it was…
Suzi S.
Hometown: Walls, MS Certification Level: Rescue How long have you been diving?: 10 years What inspired you to begin diving?: I have always loved the ocean and wanted to get certified. I was always busy with work and never did, until my boyfriend came home one day and said “You start class next week….
Travis, Captain & Instructor
Hometown: Midland, TX Certification Level: Master Scuba Diver Trainer How long have you been diving? 2 weeks What inspired you to begin diving? It is the closest you will get to being an astronaut Favorite Dive Site: Permit Ledge, Molasses Reef What is your diving advice?: Love keeps the bubbles flowing, and keeps the ocean…