Instructors • Marine biologists • Guides • Captains • Crew

Ocean People

Diving is not just about the places you visit — it is also about the people who shape the journey. Ocean People is my personal space to say thank you to the instructors, marine biologists, dive guides, captains and ocean-minded people who have helped me learn, grow and see the underwater world differently.

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Filter by the kind of ocean person who helped shape the dive: teaching, marine biology, captaincy, or crew support.

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Stories from the people behind the dives

Ocean People now works like a proper feature hub: a clean overview here on the main page, with every full story opening on its own dedicated profile.

Mara Restelli at Dive Butler Finolhu in the Maldives.
DIVE BUTLER
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Mara Restelli

Dive Centre Manager and PADI Mermaid Instructor Trainer

Calm leadership, steady support, and a constant presence who has been part of Sam's diving journey from the very start.

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Isabel Cabello, featured in Ocean People.
OCEAN PEOPLE
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Isabel Cabello

Dive instructor

Natural, uplifting energy and calm instruction that help divers feel comfortable, confident, and genuinely happy in the water.

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Samy El Far, featured in Ocean People.
DIVE LEARNING
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Samy El Far

Dive instructor

Big teaching energy, constant laughs, and an easy presence that made time in and out of the water feel unforgettable.

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Ivanna Tobar, marine biologist and coral restoration educator.
MARINE BIOLOGIST
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Ivanna Tobar

Marine biologist and coral restoration educator

Marine biology learning that felt warm, personal, and easy to connect with, while revealing the deeper care behind reef conservation.

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Amandine Vuylsteke, marine biologist at Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort.
MARINE BIOLOGIST
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Amandine Vuylsteke

Marine biologist

The kind of science-led reef perspective that helps divers look past the surface and notice what needs care.

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Fernando Monterrojo, featured in Ocean People.
DIVE GUIDE
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Fernando Monterrojo

Dive guide

Confidence, fun, and skill in the water without ever making the experience feel rushed or heavy.

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Judith Sch, featured in Ocean People.
OCEAN COMMUNITY
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Judith Sch

Ocean-minded diver

Part of the wider dive community that keeps people connected through learning, shared experience, and respect for the underwater world.

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Katie Sandidge, featured in Ocean People.
DIVE CREW
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Katie Sandidge

Crew member and shark-diving support

Team support at the sharp end of adventurous dive days, helping shark-focused trips feel organised and calm.

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Jake, featured in Ocean People.
UNDERWATER CREATOR
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Jake

Underwater creator

Ocean content that keeps people curious about sharks, wild places, and the wider blue world.

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Captain Scott of Dolphin Dream in the Bahamas.
CAPTAIN
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Captain Scott

Captain

Part of an unforgettable Bahamas shark-diving trip where the boat, crew, and ocean all became part of the memory.

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Ed Regeer, featured in Ocean People.
DIVE DIRECTOR
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Ed Regeer

Liveaboard dive professional

A calm, professional presence that helped a liveaboard trip feel organised, safe, and memorable from the start.

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Shu Ming Cheung, featured in Ocean People.
DIVE PROFESSIONAL
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Shu Ming Cheung

Liveaboard dive professional

Communication, cultural awareness, and calm professionalism that help unfamiliar waters feel welcoming.

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Oliver J. Smith, featured in Ocean People.
DIVE INSTRUCTOR
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Oliver J. Smith

Dive instructor

Calm, experienced teaching and clear guidance that help confidence grow steadily before and during a dive.

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Carmen J. Smith, featured in Ocean People.
LIVEABOARD HOST
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Carmen J. Smith

Liveaboard host

Instructor knowledge and liveaboard hosting brought together in a steady presence that helps divers feel looked after at sea.

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