Daniel is a seasoned PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer with over a decade of professional diving experience. Since beginning his professional journey as a Divemaster in 2014 and becoming an Open Water Scuba Instructor in 2015, Daniel has dedicated his career to advancing diver education, safety, and exploration.

 

Daniel distinguishes himself through a rare set of distinctive specialties, including certification as an Aquanaut Diver Instructor and a Jules Habitat InnerSpace Diver Instructor. These unique credentials allow him to train divers in underwater habitat environments, bridging the gap between recreational diving and underwater living. His expertise extends to technical skills such as Underwater Maintenance and Full Face Mask diving, ensuring students receive well-rounded and practical training.

A passionate advocate for ocean health, Daniel is also an active conservation educator, certified to teach Dive Against Debris and Coral Reef Conservation courses. Whether teaching a beginner their first breath underwater or guiding an experienced diver through a wreck, Daniel combines safety, technical precision, and environmental stewardship in every course.

Instructor Credentials & Specialties

 

Master Scuba Diver Trainer: Active since July 2017.

Open Water Scuba Instructor: Certified since March 2015.

Emergency First Response (EFR) Instructor: Certified to teach CPR, First Aid, and Care for Children with AED.

Aquanaut Diver Instructor: Specialized training for underwater habitats.

Jules Habitat InnerSpace Diver Instructor: Expert training for the Jules Undersea Lodge environment.

Self-Reliant Diver Instructor: Teaching the skills necessary for solo or redundant diving.

Full Face Mask Instructor: Training for professional or cold-water setups.

Underwater Maintenance Instructor: Practical skills for underwater work.

Wreck & Deep Diver Instructor: Advanced certifications for exploring deeper sites and sunken history.

Night Diver Instructor: Expertise in low-light and nocturnal marine life interactions.

Enriched Air (Nitrox) Instructor: Extending bottom time for longer dives.

Search & Recovery Instructor: Techniques for locating and retrieving lost objects.

Conservation Specialist: Instructor for Dive Against Debris, PADI AWARE, and Coral Reef Conservation.

 

Instructor for Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Navigator, and Underwater Videographer.