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Instructor Highlight: Meet Kim!

Instructor Highlight: Meet Kim!

Kim joined our crew of incredible scuba instructors back in 2017 and quickly became an invaluable member of the team. In addition to teaching our regular students at Ocean First, she also frequently works with middle and high school students in our TIDES program. It's hard not to have a smile on your face after a conversation with Kim and her students always compliment her on patience and positive energy.

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Swimmer of the Month - Casey!

Swimmer of the Month - Casey!

Congratulations to our Swimmer of the Month, Casey. Casey started in Beginner I and has worked his way up to Intermediate where he is doing freestyle and backstroke. Here are some questions we asked Casey to get to know him better.

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Why choose a group dive trip?

Why choose a group dive trip?

Travelers often resist the idea of group travel - with the ease of online booking, why not just travel on your own instead of with a group of strangers? Group travel has tons of advantages, especially for people wanting to get the most out of their scuba experience! Amy Christopher, Ocean First’s Director of Travel, sheds some light on the benefits of group travel:

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Plastic Pollution Solutions

Plastic Pollution Solutions

Plastic pollution is a global issue that cannot be ignored – it affects every corner of the planet, including the ocean. Ocean First’s Thea Rogier dives into the issue and why it’s more important than ever to take steps to minimize our contribution to the problem.

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Sustainabiity

Ocean First in Tahiti January 2019

Ocean First in Tahiti January 2019

Ocean First recently returned from the South Pacific, where they experienced a welcome reprieve from winter in Tahiti’s action-packed reefs. Kathy Gagliardo, Ocean First’s trip leader for this expedition, shares tales of their experiences in this bucket-list destination.

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Travel

Top Three Continuing Education Courses (And Why)

Top Three Continuing Education Courses (And Why)

Want to become a better diver? You can dive to your heart's content, but the key to growing as a diver lies in continuing your education. Scott Griesser, Ocean First’s Training Director, breaks down the top three con-ed courses he recommends for every diver:

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