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Diving With…. Olivier Fayolle, TEC Diving Mauritius, Pereybere, Bain Boeuf, Mauritius
In this ongoing series, we speak to the people who run dive centres, resorts and liveaboards from around the world about their businesses and the diving they have to offer…
What is your name?
Olivier Fayolle
What is the name of your business?
Tec Diving Mauritius
What is your role within the business?
Director, Instructor Trainer, Extended Range Instructor Trainer, Extended Range Sidemount Instructor Trainer, Rebreather Instructor
How long has the business operated for?
We are operating since 2019.
How long have you dived for, and what qualification are you?
I’m Olivier, Instructor Trainer and Director at Tec Diving Mauritius diving centre. Born in a diver family, I was fascinated by the underwater world from my youngest age. I was raised on the northern part of Mauritius Island in the village of Pereybere.
The first diver training I got was with NAUI. Later on, I continued with CMAS. At the age of 19, I got my CMAS** Instructor rating.
From there, I continued my Instructor education with other agencies like PADI, SDI and SSI. As I was always fascinated by Technical Diving, I began my Tec training with TDI.
I am Specialised in Pro Training, Dive Professional and Technical Training. Having a passion for underwater Photography, I also propose Underwater Photographer courses.
What is your favorite type of diving?
Sidemount and Rebreather
If you could tell people one thing about your business (or maybe more!) to make them want to visit you what would it be?
Scuba diving made in Mauritius!
100% Mauritian Diving Centre and Sole structure on the Island capable of offering from Fun Diving to Technical Diving both in Open Circuit and up to Closed Circuit Rebreather.
Being an Official Training Centre, we specialise in training ranging from beginner up to success at the Instructor Examination.
For qualified divers, they will be able to take part in Specialty courses towards the Technical Diver rating for Twin Tank, Sidemount or Rebreathers configurations.
Underwater Photographers are most welcome at our base. We organise specific photography dives where the diver has no time limit and depending on the dive profile to catch the perfect shot.
What is your favorite dive in your location and why?
Round Island and Snake Island, untouch and wild
What types of diving are available in your location?
Wrecks, Drop off, Multilevel, Reefs, Square, Cave, Sharks, Fun and Technical diving on Single, Twin, Sidemount or Rebreather configurations
What do you find most rewarding about your current role?
Satisfaction of my students or guest
What is your favorite underwater creature?
Eagle rays
Are there any exciting changes / developments coming up in the near future?
Liveaboard in Mauritius and St Brandon Archipel
As a center what is the biggest problem you face at the moment?
Due to the Pandemic of the Covid 19 we are facing a very bad time
Is your center involved in any environmental work?
Every year we organise 2 Beach/lagoon Cleaning
What would you say to our visitors to promote the diving you have to offer?
For our fun or technical dives, we take only 4 divers maximum per dive group, and our dive time depends on our profile and not on a maximum time frame as imposed by other conventional diving centres which means longer bottom time on shallower dives.
Where can our visitors find out more about your business?
Save up to $1100 on select liveaboard dive trips from June through October 2025
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Contact:
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About Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Fleet
Since 1987, Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Fleet has been delivering world-class liveaboard diving, blending authentic experiences with a commitment to safety and sustainability. Operating in some of the world’s most breathtaking underwater destinations, their fleet of well-appointed vessels ensures every guest enjoys the highest level of comfort and care.
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The Shark Trust Great Shark Snapshot is back for its 4th year! And this time the Shark Trust are asking you to Make Every Dive Count!
The Shark Trust Great Shark Snapshot is back for its 4th year! And this time the Shark Trust are asking you to Make Every Dive Count! The last week of July will see the return of the Shark Trust’s citizen science initiative: The Great Shark Snapshot. It encourages divers and snorkellers, all around the world, to record the sharks and rays that they see. This year it takes place between the 19th and 27th July. Get ready to dive in!
The event is back for its 4th year, and it is happening in “Shark Month”, more commonly known as July! To coincide with a series of events that celebrate all things shark and ray, including Shark Week and the 50th anniversary of Jaws.
Divers, clubs, centres, charter boats and liveaboards are all encouraged to show their support by organising dives and events throughout the week. As well as gathering vital data, the event will provide a chance to celebrate the incredible shark and ray species that live in our ocean.
Information about the species and numbers of sharks and rays the participants find over the week will be added to the Shark Trust’s Shark Log. This global shark census will, over time, allow shark scientists to build a picture of species distribution and any changes that occur
Caroline Robertson-Brown, Marketing Manager at the Shark Trust said “It is great to see this popular citizen science event back for its 4th year. We are asking divers to Make Every Dive Count this year. To identify. Count and Record every shark, ray and eggcase they see during the week-long event. To organise dives especially to take part. Whether you are diving your local dive site, or on a trip of a lifetime, we want divers to join in on the Great Shark Snapshot in July.”
It is easy to join in. Just go diving between 19th and 27th July and record every shark, ray, skate or eggcase that you and your dive group sees. If possible, take photos and some video footage too. Then make sure that you record your sightings on the Shark Trust Shark Log recordings website or by using the Shark Trust app.
This year we have created a digital guide that puts all the information you need in one handy online guide. Which can be downloaded from the website.
The Great Shark Snapshot is a way for divers to get together, go diving, and do something to help shark conservation. Why not dive in?
Find out more here: www.sharktrust.org/snapshot
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