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Pro Dive International partners with Nautilus for big animal encounters

Socorro or Guadalupe combined with Riviera Maya/ Mexico – one trip, countless animal encounters!
Pro Dive International, one of the Caribbean’s most established PADI 5 Star Dive Resorts and recognized Career Development Centers, have announced their collaboration with Nautilus Explorer & Belle Amie for their ultimate liveaboard experiences to Socorro and Guadalupe.
Whether it´s great white sharks off Guadalupe Island, giant mantas, dolphins, humpbacks and several types of sharks at Socorro Island, or bull sharks, sailfish and whale sharks on the Riviera Maya, Pro Dive International and Nautilus Explorer & Belle Amie know how to get you into the water for the best big animal encounters you will ever experience.
“We are extremely excited to finally have joined forces with Nautilus, and to be able to offer the ultimate in big fish diving. It only takes one trip to scratch at least 15 big fish species off your adventure bucket list, while getting the adrenaline kick of your life! Pro Dive International is specialized in big fish encounters and supports local & global conservation projects like Saving our Sharks, Shark Angels, Shark Research Institute, among many other. Combined with Nautilus’ 25 years of experience, this collaboration promises a perfect match,” says Markus Fleischmann, CEO & Founder of Pro Dive International.
“Once here with us on the Riviera Maya, our adventurers might want to take advantage and check out another breathtaking highlight of this area – the stunning underwater lightshows and beautiful decorations of the Yucatan cenotes, the largest fresh water cave system in the world! For those who love to dip into the warm Caribbean Sea, enjoy colorful reefs and drop offs, we have the famous Cozumel marine park at doorstep,” adds Marike Hauser, Pro Dive International´s Reservations Manager.
Renowned for excellent quality in providing first class adventures including diving in the CENOTES, with BULL SHARKS, on WRECKS & FAMOUS WALLS at COZUMEL, SAONA & CATALINA islands, as well as Safaris with WHALE SHARKS, SAILFISH & HUMPBACK WHALES, Pro Dive International, founded in 2003, is the official onsite water sports service provider for several 4-5* RESORTS along the RIVIERA MAYA & COZUMEL/ MEXICO, and also now in the DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.
Everything under one roof, Pro Dive International´s head office in Playa del Carmen/ Mexico features a multilingual reservations team taking direct bookings for diving, hotel accommodation, the VIP stay & dive concept ULTIMATE DIVE EXPERIENCE at Allegro Cozumel – unique in the Caribbean, LIVEABOARD options in collaboration with AGGRESSOR FLEET/ SILVER BANK and NAUTILUS EXPLORER/ SOCORRO & GUADALUPE, transfers and cultural tours, and also providing services to international dive travel agencies, an equipment maintenance department, excursions team and own competitive transportation system available to provide airport and hotel shuttles.
For more information, please visit Pro Dive International’s website www.prodiveinternational.com, or enquire by email at info@prodiveinternational.com.
For their GoPro programs contact info@idcmexico.com or visit www.idcmexico.com.
Pro Dive’s Facebook Pages with lots of pictures and info is located at:
www.facebook.com/ProDiveMexicoOfficialFanPage
https://www.facebook.com/prodivedominicanrepublic
https://www.facebook.com/Pro-Dive-International
Pro Dive’s Twitter Account is twitter.com/Prodivemexico.
Gear News
SCUBAPRO CARES – Step by step for the protection of our oceans

For over 50 years Scubapro has been committed to diving and marine conservation. From optimising materials and manufacturing techniques to sponsoring conservation organisations and the work of the Deep Elite Ambassadors, Scubapro is committed to helping preserve the oceans.
The goal is to create awareness for the oceans and encourage divers to get involved in environmental protection. Scubapro has partnerships with Mission Blue, Galapagos National Parks, Conservation International, WWF, Antinea Foundation, San Diego Oceans Foundation, REEF, National Marine Life Center, Sharkproject, SOS Sea Turtles, Ozeankind, Yaqu Pacha and many more.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
Scubapro divewear is the greenest – or bluest – in the industry. In 2012, Scubapro was the first manufacturer to use X-Foam neoprene. In 2017, again as the first manufacturer, the solvent-free Aqua Alpha glue followed in Everflex suits. Today, all Scubapro dry suits, wetsuits, shortys, hoods and gloves thicker than 1.5 mm are made with this solvent-free glue. In addition, the standards for neoprene include the use of only environmentally beneficial doped-dyed yarns, carbon black components from recycled tyres and 100% petroleum-free limestone
“Scubapro was one of the first brands to stop using petroleum-based neoprene and to start using neoprene that was gained from Limestone instead. By developing the Everflex 3/2mm no zip, we have tried to produce a natural-based neoprene suit. We have also used solvent free glue for the fabric production and suit assembly which complies to REACH regulations for pollutant free production processes. Having had the chance to spend time with the workers on the production chain, I can tell that this is a serious milestone for ensuring their health and developing an eco-friendlier level of neoprene.”
– Nicolas Vincent, Scubapro product manager Dive Wear & Bags
RESPONSIBLE PACKAGING
As part of its Responsible Packaging program, Scubapro is gradually reducing the use of plastic packaging. Some measures that have already been implemented:
- Recycled cardboard boxes or protective containers for masks that can be used sustainably for transport and storage of accessories.
- Boots in fabric bags that can be used for transport and storage as well as a wash or shoe bag.
- Headbands, neoprene mask straps, gloves and other accessories are delivered on recycled label cards as packaging.
- Regulators, computers, and regulator maintenance kits are shipped in cardboard packaging without plastic.
- Fins in recycled cardboard boxes or in mesh bags that can be used for transport and storage or as bags for marine debris when diving.
The complete elimination of plastic and the reduction of total packaging are the goals of the Responsible Packaging program. Innovative packaging solutions for more products will be introduced
in the near future.
Further information: www.scubapro.eu/scubapro-cares
Marine Life & Conservation
The IMPERFECT Conservationist, Episode #4: Think Like an IMPERFECT Conservationist – Why ‘imperfect’ is important (Watch Video)

Why does “Imperfect” matter when it comes to conservation? In this video I explain how being imperfect is important especially when it comes to conservation. This is a view into the mindset of being an Imperfect Conservationist.
This is “The IMPERFECT Conservationist” – Episode #4, a between the scenes Special Edition. In this series I take the big concepts of conservation and break them down into easily digestible bite-size pieces that can be applied to everyday busy life. In each video you will get your dose of “Conservation Empowerment” with ways to THINK like an IMPERFECT Conservationist and EASY – AFFORDABLE – IMPACTFUL conservation action that fits into your life. We can’t do it all, or do it perfectly but when it comes to being part of the solution, we can always do something! Be inspired, inspire others, do something good. Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button, and the bell so you know when my new videos post! More on my website and social channels too.
Subscribe HERE for weekly episodes of The Imperfect Conservationist!
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