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Sunday, 19 January 2025

Ice Dive and Altitude Diver Training, Parco Idroscalo Milano - Italy

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PADI MSDT Scuba Diving Instructor
Instructor No. 255806
ScotSAC Membership #19598
Former BSAC Sports Diver
DAN memebrship No. 439119.19062019
>500 logged dives

Mares Pure SLS
Apeks XTX200 & XTX40
Apeks RK3
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As a Biology, Chemistry, EFL teacher, Scuba Diving Trainer and Educational Technology enthusiast, I've been involved in education for over 19 years. I love language learning and speak Italian and Spanish (Dele C1). I have completed a BSc in Microbiology, PgDip Information Technology, CELTA, DELTA, MA in TESOL with a specialism in Educational Technology, PGDE and now teach high school Biology, Chemistry and Science. I have lived and taught in the UK, Italy, Spain, Cyprus, Vietnam, Thailand, Qatar and the Netherlands. My other hobbies include cycling, travelling, football and reading. I’m fascinated by the underwater world and aquatic life. I learned to dive with BSAC and I am a PADI MSDT EFR instructor with Nitrox, U/W Photography, Deep Diving, Wreck Diving and Underwater Navigator Instructor specialities. I try to participate in as many recreational dives as possible and enjoy taking friends to try scuba diving.
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  • BBC Human Planet
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  • The Cove
  • The End of the Line
  • Turtle: The Incredible Journey

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  • The Grand Scuttle: The sinking of the German High Seas Fleet at Scapa Flow
  • The Mammoth Book of the Deep
  • The End of the Line

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