PADI Master Instructor #416296

EFRIT #416296

PSI-PCI (CI, VRT, OCT) #30213

12 years ago, Daniel was nearly on his hands and knees begging his mom to let him get scuba certified. After what seemed like countless hours she gave in, and from his first breath underwater he knew diving would be a major part of his life. Daniel has been diving for 12 years, he has amassed over 3,000 hours underwater, and led major scientific diving research projects around the world. He holds multiple cave diving and technical certifications through GUE and is a PADI Master Instructor. He is also the founder and the executive director of The Marine Genome Project, a 501c3 dedicated to using genetic tools for preserving marine biodiversity. Daniel is also a National Member of The Explorers Club, the most prestigous and exclusive club for the best explorers and researchers from around the world. 

PADI Courses I Teach: Discover Scuba, Seal Team, Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Master Scuba Diver, Divemaster, EFR, EFRI, Fish Identification, Emergency Oxygen Provider, Drift Diver, Dive Against Debris, Digital Underwater Photographer, Deep Diver, Drysuit Diver, Enriched Air Diver, Underwater Navigation, Night Diver, Search & Recovery Diver, Wreck Diver, Peak Performance Bouyancy, Project Aware, AWARE Coral Reef Conservation.

Instagram: @danbortega

Email: Daniel@exosdive.com

Divemaster #521033

Dustin has been diving full time for the last 2 years, he quickly fell in love with diving after his first breaths underwater. In just a short amount of time after getting certified, he gained over 300 dives in under two years. He has a passion for increasing his knowledge in all things diving, including aspiring to become a cave diver in the coming years. He is also aspiring to become an instructor and gain more experience teaching the future generations of scuba divers. His favorite dive spot is Cozumel, and he wants to dive the Galapagos sometime soon! 

Instagram: @dustin_breuer15

Email: Dustin@exosdive.com

PADI Divemaster #520319

Hudson got certified at a young age, it's safe to say that he got hooked during his open water course. He has been diving ever since and has been dedicated to learning about the underwater world, and increasing his knowledge about how he can help teach the next generation about scuba diving. His favorite dive site is Catalina, but wants to travel around the world to dive. Hudson is currently a PADI divemaster and wants to continue his education by becoming an instructor and become more proficient in freediving. 

Instagram: @hudsonpettit

Email: Hudson@exosdive.com

PADI Rescue Diver

Audrey has been in love with the underwater world since she was young, she is a marine biologist with experience in marine megafauna conservation and scientific communication. She has been diving for the last 3 years after becoming certified in Washington, and has absolutely fallen in love with it. She is an Advanced diver with plans to become a Divemaster and Scientific Diver to pursue her love of the ocean and marine conservation, and help others fall in love with the ocean too. As a research assistant for the non-profit Shark Stewards, she has been able to use diving as a tool for shark conservation. Her favorite dive site is the south side of Catalina Island and she hopes to dive in La Paz in the near future!

Instagram: @audreyhollloway

Email: Audrey@exosdive.com 

PADI Master Instructor: #231275

Although a native of California, Mathieu did not learn how to dive until he was stationed in the US Army in Colorado.  Once Mathieu was certified and moved back to his native California, he began diving full time.  Mathieu moved up the ranks of the recreational world and was given an opportunity to be a supervisor of a public safety diving team for a major metropolitan sheriff’s department in Southern California.  After 7 years of being a supervisor of that team, he was promoted to the Dive Officer and was responsible for the day-to-day operations of that team.  After gaining more expertise in the realm of recreational and public safety diving, Mathieu set his sights on technical diving and enjoyed that discipline.  Mathieu is a PADI Master Instructor, who teaches recreational diving, public safety diving, and most open circuit technical diving courses.  He specializes in technical sidemounting courses but will teach back mounted doubles as well.  Mathieu has been diving all over the United States and the world.  In 33 years of diving, it is difficult to say where his favorite dive destinations are, but if he had to choose, he says it’s a tie between California and the underwater caves of Florida. 

Instagram: @j_m_b2262

Email: Matt@exosdive.com

PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer #416295

Vinny has been actively diving for over 5 years. Diving became more than a hobby when he became a scuba insttuctor. He loves sharing his passion and knowledge through teaching the next generation of divers. Vinny enjoys diving in tropical location such as Costa Rica, Hawaii, Cozumel and Roatan.